This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Il ballerino
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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Il ballerino by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Sonatemi un balletto,
Col mio amor voglio danzar!
Ch'io prendo gran piacer
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About Il ballerino
Il ballerino is a delightful Italian madrigal, perfect for a light-hearted moment in a concert or competition. Gastoldi crafts a joyful texture, with the voices of the SAB or TTB choir engaging in playful interplay. The music bubbles with an infectious energy that perfectly captures the spirit of the text, which urges musicians to strike up a dance so that the singer can revel in the pleasure of dancing with their love. This is secular part-music at its most charming, designed to entertain and to display the agility and expressiveness of the singers.
