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L'invaghito
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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L'invaghito by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
O che diletto
M'ingombra il petto,
Mentr'io ti vagheggio,
Vorrei cent'occhi aver,
quand'io ti sto a veder;
Quel dì ch'io non ti veggio,
per gran dolor mi manca il cor,
S'or non vuoi darmi duol,
fa' chio ti vegga o mio bel sol.
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About L'invaghito
Gastoldi's L'invaghito is a delightful example of Italian secular part-music from the Renaissance. Scored for SAB voices, its cheerful character is established from the outset, with bright, imitative vocal lines that skip joyfully. The music perfectly captures the text's ardent expressions of love and longing. The singer yearns to gaze upon their beloved, lamenting the pain of absence and celebrating the joy of their presence. This SAB setting offers a charming opportunity for smaller ensembles to explore the rich madrigal tradition, its clear textures and engaging melodic material making it a rewarding choice for performance.
