Non fonte, o fiume, od aura (Paolo Virchi)

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• (Posted 2023-08-26)  CPDL #75022:       

Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2023-08-26).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 73 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC

Edition notes: Transposed down a 4th.

• (Posted 2023-08-25)  CPDL #75021:        (Lilypond)

Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2023-08-25).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 72 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC

Edition notes: Original high clefs.

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Title: Non fonte, o fiume, od aura
Composer: Paolo Virchi
Lyricist: Torquato Tasso
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SSAAB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1584 in Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci, no. 3
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Original text and translations

Italian text Non fonte, o fiume, od aura odo in più chiaro suon della mia Laura; né'n lauro o in pino o in mirto mormorar s'udì mai più dolce spirto. O felice, a cui spira! E quel beato che per lei sospira! Ché se gli inspira il core, pote al cielo aspirar col suo valore.

English translation In no fountain, or river, or breeze hear I a clearer sound than that of my Laura; Nor in laurel, or pine, or in myrtle has ever been heard the murmuring of a sweeter spirit. O happy is he to whom she breathes! and that blessed the one who for her sighs! For if for him she inspires his heart, he may, with her worth, aspire to heaven. Translation by Allen Garvin