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In qual parte del ciel
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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In qual parte del ciel by Marco da Gagliano — Lyrics
In qual parte del ciel, in quale idea
era l’esempio, onde Natura tolse
quel bel viso leggiadro, in ch’ella volse
mostrar qua giù quanto lassù potea?
Qual ninfa in fonti, in selve mai qual dea,
chiome d’oro sì fino a l’aura sciolse?
quando un cor tante in sé vertuti accolse?
benché la somma è di mia morte rea.
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About In qual parte del ciel
This madrigal for SSATB voices opens with a flowing melodic line that immediately captures the listener's attention. The interplay between the voices creates a rich texture, moving through harmonic progressions that reflect the text's ardent praise. The Italian lyrics explore the source of divine beauty, questioning where in the heavens such an ideal visage could have originated. The composer paints a vivid picture of this beloved's extraordinary grace, describing her golden hair and the virtues contained within her. The music exquisitely conveys the pangs of love, the power of Cupid's dart, and the intoxicating effect of her gentle sighs, sweet speech, and radiant smile.
