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Chiaro slo di virtute/ Al chiaro suon d'i dolci accenti
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Chiaro slo di virtute/ Al chiaro suon d'i dolci accenti by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Chiaro sol di virtute, onde deriva
Quant'ha di gloria di Parnaso il coro
Come di voi celebre il suo lavoro
Gradisce il ciel che ciascun canti e scriva,
Cosí del primier duol ogni aima priva
Lieta gode per voi l'età de l'oro,
Tal ch'a ragion d'un si nobil thesoro
S’en va de l’Arabia altier’hoggi ogni riva.
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About Chiaro slo di virtute/ Al chiaro suon d'i dolci accenti
Andrea Gabrieli was a pioneering figure in the development of the Venetian school of music. This secular madrigal, set for SSAATB voices, showcases his mastery of polyphonic writing. The Italian text celebrates virtue and poetic inspiration, likening the glory derived from virtuous deeds to the radiant light of the sun. It speaks of Apollo and the Muses crowning worthy individuals with eternal laurels, while the poet humbly offers their devoted heart and imperfect verses. The music would have reflected the text's elevated themes, likely employing rich harmonies and contrapuntal textures characteristic of Renaissance part-music.
