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Che nuovo e vago sol
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Che nuovo e vago sol by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Che nuovo e vago sol, ch'ardente luce
È questa che dal nostro Mincio l'onde
Fa così chiar' e si liete le sponde?
Che nuovo e vaghe e lampeggiante stelle
Sono queste che fan tra noi soggiorno,
Assai più alter'e belle
Di quanto fanno'l ciel di luce adorno?
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About Che nuovo e vago sol
This Italian madrigal captures a scene of brilliant light, questioning its source. The text wonders if it is a new sun or dazzling stars that make the Mincio river and its banks so bright and joyful. It then asks if these are stars that have taken up residence among us, far more glorious than those adorning the heavens. The river itself replies that the light comes from Anchises. However, this light does not burn or destroy; rather, it always brings life, even as its rays seem to inflame and temper. This setting for SSAATTB voices showcases Giaches de Wert's mastery of Renaissance polyphony, bringing this evocative pastoral imagery to life with rich harmonic language.
