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Cruda mia tiraniella
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Cruda mia tiraniella by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Cruda mia tiraniella,
Quando succhio quei tuoi dolci coralli
Tremo, com'un gridasse:
Dalli, dalli!
Dolce mia pazzariella,
Quando stringo quei tuoi bianchi cristalli
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About Cruda mia tiraniella
Imagine a light-hearted gathering in a Renaissance Italian court, the air filled with lively music. Orazio Vecchi's Cruda mia tiraniella, a secular canzonetta for SATB choir, fits this scene perfectly. The text, a delightful exploration of amorous longing, paints a vivid picture of a lover overwhelmed by the beloved's charms. He describes trembling as he kisses her lips ('sweet corals') and holds her close ('white crystals'), exclaiming 'Give them, give them!' The music likely reflects this playful intensity with its Italian text and madrigal-like vocal interplay, offering a delightful challenge and charm for any choir looking to explore the lighter side of the Renaissance repertoire.
