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Chi vuol seguir la guerra
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Chi vuol seguir la guerra by Giovanni Animuccia — Lyrics
Chi vuol seguir la guerra
per far del Ciel' acquisto,
su levisi da terra,
et veng'à farsi cavalier di Christo.
Chi non ha cuor non vada,
chi me d'arc'o siomba,
ritornisi per strada,
che poi non fugg'al primo suon di tomba.
Tu dolce mio Signore
perch'io non fuisi vinto,
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About Chi vuol seguir la guerra
Giovanni Animuccia’s Chi vuol seguir la guerra is a striking Italian motet for three voices (SAT). The music opens with a sense of martial ardour, reflecting the text’s call to arms for Christ. The composer vividly portrays the text’s imagery of spiritual warfare, encouraging those who wish to gain Heaven to become soldiers of Christ. The text advises that the faint-hearted should not join the battle, while the valiant are urged to endure suffering and remain steadfast, even in the face of death. Animuccia’s setting captures the resolute spirit of the text, urging listeners towards a commitment to Christ that overcomes all fear.
