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Già nimfa hor voce
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Già nimfa hor voce by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Già Nimfa, hor voce, da le membra scossa,
E de le voci altrui conforme imago,
Che tra riposte valli d’aer vago
Ne vai prendendo nutrimento e possa,
Mentre ch’al suon de miei lamenti mossa
Mi fai di duol e di morte presago,
L’alma mi trae da gl’occhi un tristo lago,
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About Già nimfa hor voce
Alessandro Striggio's Già nimfa hor voce is a striking example of secular Renaissance part-music. The text, set in Italian, describes a tormented lover whose laments are echoed by a nymph, amplifying his despair. The composer's setting for double choir (SATB.SATB) creates a rich and complex texture, allowing for intricate dialogues and contrasts between the two ensembles. The music vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of the text, with the alternating choirs responding to each other, mirroring the nymph's vocal imitations and the lover's growing anguish. This intricate interplay of voices and the dramatic setting make it a compelling choice for experienced choirs seeking a piece that explores the expressive possibilities of the double choir format.
