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Donna, tu sei sì bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas, Canzonette
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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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Donna, tu sei sì bella by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Italian|Spanish|
Donna, tu sei sì bella
Che pari proprio un sol, non ch’una stella.
Ne vidd’al mondo mai simil a te,
Beso las manos de vuestra merce.
Donna gl'occhi lucenti
Fanno stupir il cielo, e gli elementi.
E non han parangon credilo à me,
Beso las manos di vuestra mercè.
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About Donna, tu sei sì bella
Giaches de Wert's secular canzonetta is written for SSAATB voices and weaves together Italian and Spanish texts. The music immediately establishes a dialogue between the parts, creating a rich texture that mirrors the amorous sentiments of the lyrics. The text praises a lady, comparing her beauty to the sun and stars, and her shining eyes to fire. The singer pledges his soul and faith, expressing deep admiration and devotion. The interplay of voices and the bilingual text give this villanella a unique charm, making it a delightful exploration of Renaissance vocal writing.
