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Ecco che'l vento tace
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ecco che'l vento tace by Antonio Morari — Lyrics
Ecco che'l vento tace
E nulla nube il bel sereno oscura;
E l'aura fresca, e pura
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About Ecco che'l vento tace
Antonio Morari's Ecco che'l vento tace is a secular madrigal for SATB choir, written in Italian. The text, drawn from Giovanni Battista Amalteo's Rime of 1550, paints a serene picture of nature at peace. The opening lines describe the wind falling silent, the sky clearing of clouds, and the gentle sea reflecting the sun's bright light. This evocative imagery is set with careful attention to harmonic colour and textual declamation, typical of the madrigal tradition, where music aims to mirror the meaning and emotion of the words. The piece offers a beautiful opportunity to explore expressive vocal textures and blend.
