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Hor che nel suo bel seno
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hor che nel suo bel seno by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Hor che nel suo bel seno
Lieto e tranquillo il mar d’Adria si posa,
Per honorar à pieno
De Sarmatia il gran Re da Franchi eletto;
Voi, da la piu ascosa
Parte de l’onde uscite,
Ninfe, de l’Ocean figlie gradite;
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About Hor che nel suo bel seno
This grand double-choir madrigal by Andrea Gabrieli imagines a tranquil Adriatic sea, a perfect setting for a celebratory ode. The text, in Italian, calls upon the nymphs of the ocean to emerge and sing praises to the great King of Sarmatia, Henry. The lyrics detail his victories, his conquered cities, and his vanquished foes, urging the nymphs to sing of his palms and crowns, filling the air, sea, and land with his renown. Scored for SATB.SATB, this is a powerful work for a choir looking for a richly textured and musically ambitious Renaissance piece.
