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Gitene Ninfe
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Claudio Macchi
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Gitene Ninfe by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Gitene Ninfe sù gl'herbosi prati
E voi Pastori amati
E tu Damone lascia i car'Armenti
E al suon de nostr'accenti
E ghirlandette de più vaghi fiori
Tesset' à la mia Clori
Prendila e seco men' alte carole
Che te sol bram' e vuole
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About Gitene Ninfe
A delightful madrigal for SATTB voices, Gitene Ninfe is a secular Italian piece from the Renaissance. The text paints a pastoral scene, inviting nymphs and shepherds to leave their pursuits and weave garlands for Clori. It speaks of love’s beauty, capable of capturing the heart and drawing out the soul. The composer, Orazio Vecchi, conjures a joyous atmosphere, with the music intended to accompany feasting and dancing. Imagine this vibrant setting, where the music would echo through the valleys, filled with song and merriment, a perfect evocation of the pastoral idyll.
