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Clori gentil, il vostro vago volto
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.
SSATB,SSTTB · Gerhard Weydt
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Clori gentil, il vostro vago volto by Annibale Zoilo — Lyrics
Clori gentil, il vostro vago volto
M’ha tolto ogni piacer, ogni diletto;
Deh, se pietà d’altrui vi scald’il petto,
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About Clori gentil, il vostro vago volto
Annibale Zoilo's SSATB, SSTTB madrigal Clori gentil, il vostro vago volto is a secular Italian part-song from the Renaissance. The text expresses the singer's distress at the beloved's beauty, which has stolen all pleasure and delight. He begs for release from suffering, whether through death or renewed joy, lamenting that his death seems to please the object of his affections. The rich eight-part texture, divided into two choirs of SSATB and SSTTB, allows for a dramatic and expressive setting of this passionate plea. It would be well-suited for a concert program exploring the expressive range of the Italian madrigal, showcasing complex vocal interplay and emotional depth.
