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Cantami, o Diva
Staff Notation • Secular, Hymns
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Cantami, o Diva by Mario Tento — Lyrics
Cantami, o Diva, del Pelìde Achille
l'ira funesta che infiniti addusse lutti agli Achei
molte anzi tempo all' Orco generose travolse
alme d'eroi e di cani e d'augelli
orrido pasto lor salme abbandonò.
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About Cantami, o Diva
Mario Tento's Cantami, o Diva sets the opening lines of Homer's Iliad, invoking the Muse to sing of the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences. This dramatic invocation, originally penned in ancient Greek, is here translated into Italian, carrying the weight of epic tragedy. The composer has crafted a setting for SATB choir that seeks to capture the grandeur and pathos of this ancient tale. It is a secular work, a powerful dramatic statement drawn from the very roots of Western literature, offering choirs the chance to explore themes of heroism, loss, and the will of the gods. The music aims to convey the intensity of the epic narrative, bringing the story of Achilles' rage to life.
