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Gioite voi col canto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gioite voi col canto by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics
Gioite voi col canto
mentre piango e sospiro,
né dal mio lagrimar punto respiro.
Ahi, misero mio core,
nato sol al dolore,
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About Gioite voi col canto
Carlo Gesualdo's Gioite voi col canto is a madrigal for SSATB voices, written in Italian. Sung in a secular context, this piece explores the poignant contrast between outward joy and inner suffering. The text speaks of weeping and sighing, a heart born only for pain, and a plea for the beloved to witness these deep afflictions. It is a powerful expression of unrequited love, urging the listener to share in the composer's profound sorrow. Gesualdo's characteristic harmonic language and expressive text-setting bring this intense emotional landscape to life, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to explore the dramatic possibilities of Renaissance polyphony.
