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In dar natura
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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In dar natura by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
In dar Natura a voi spoglia sì cara,
Vinse in beltà non ch’altri, anco se stessa,
Donna, e, perché solo a mirarvi impara,
Nella sua mente ogn’hor vi porta impressa.
D’ogni virtù voi, novo Tempio ed Ara,
Adora il mondo, se di voi concessa
Gl’è la vista, e in veder cosa sì rara
Meraviglia succede, invidia cessa.
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About In dar natura
Andrea Gabrieli's In dar Natura is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices, sung in Italian. The text speaks of a lady whose beauty surpasses even Nature herself, a vision so rare that the world adores her and envy ceases. The poet is moved by Love to dedicate his heart to her infinite merits, finding joy and fulfillment in his devotion. This exquisite part-song explores the Petrarchan themes of idealised love and beauty through rich, imitative vocal textures characteristic of the Italian Renaissance madrigal tradition. The composer's masterful setting captures the elegance and emotional depth of the poetic sentiments, making it a compelling choice for discerning choirs.
