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E ne la face de begli occhi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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E ne la face de begli occhi by Jean de Castro — Lyrics
E ne la face de begli occhi accende l'aurato strale
e nel ruscello amorza, che tra vermiglie,
e bianchi fiori scend'e temperato che l'ha,
tira di forza contra il garzon,
che ne scudo diffende nè maglia doppia,
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About E ne la face de begli occhi
Imagine a warm Italian afternoon, perhaps in the late Renaissance, as your choir brings this secular madrigal to life. Jean de Castro’s E ne la face de begli occhi captures a moment of sudden, overwhelming love. The text speaks of a golden arrow, shot from beautiful eyes, which pierces the heart of a young man, who is caught unaware even as he admires the scenery. Composed for three voices (STT), this piece offers a chance to explore the intricate harmonies and expressive text setting characteristic of the madrigal genre, creating a vivid musical scene for your singers and listeners.
