Incanto della Schiava (from 'Triaca musicale')
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Incanto della Schiava (from 'Triaca musicale') by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
About Incanto della Schiava (from 'Triaca musicale')
This vibrant secular madrigal by Giovanni Croce opens with a dramatic declamation describing arrival in a bustling city, Venice, famed for its trade and beauty. The text then shifts to an imagined auction, where a beautiful slave girl is to be sold. The music reflects this scene with lively exchanges and contrasts between the six vocal parts (SSAATTB). Croce masterfully captures the excitement of the marketplace and the descriptive poetry, creating a rich and engaging texture. The Italian text celebrates the allure and commerce of Venice, culminating in the 'incanto' or auction of a peerless maid.