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Già la notte, o dolce Figlio
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas, Folk songs
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Già la notte, o dolce Figlio — Lyrics
Già la notte, o dolce Figlio,
spiega in cielo il manto ombroso,
e i mortali col riposo
van le pene a raddolcir.
La ninna nanna, mio caro Bambin,
la ninna nanna ti voglio cantar.
Tu soltanto il ciglio e il seno
bagnerai di calde stille!
Chiudi al sonno le pupille,
Amor mio, non più vagir.
Tremon l’ali ai venticelli,
non sussurrano le fronde,
né dal mar le placid'onde
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About Già la notte, o dolce Figlio
This traditional Italian carol paints a serene Christmas Eve scene. As night falls, the world rests, and the lullaby is sung to the sweet child. The text implores the infant Jesus to close his eyes and sleep, to cease his crying. Even nature seems to hold its breath in the quiet hours, with birds falling silent and the sea still. The choir is asked to join in this tender scene, accompanying the lullaby with their song, bringing peace to the sleeping child. The SATB arrangement brings warmth and depth to this devotional folk song, suitable for Christmas services or concerts.
