L'altr'hier di sera (Hans Leo Hassler)

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• (Posted 2024-08-31)  CPDL #81758:       

Editor: Leonardo Lollini (submitted 2024-08-31).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 130 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Original pitch and durations. Modern clefs. To be performed a fourth below.

• (Posted 2021-10-19)  CPDL #66284:         

Editor: Gerhard Weydt (submitted 2021-10-19).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 86 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed down a fourth because of the chiavette used.

General Information

Title: L'altr'hier di sera
Composer: Hans Leo Hassler
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Canzonetta

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1590 in Canzonette (Hans Leo Hassler), no. 4
Description: 

Original text and translations

Italian text L’altro hier di sera al lume della luna Vidi tra dolce e cara compagnia Tutta gioiosa andar la donna mia. E con grato parlar a lei m’aggionsi, Seco’l camin scorrendo in gioco e’n riso, Che mi parea gioir in Paradiso. O sera aventurata, o lume santo, Cagion di farmi riveder colei Che sola può sanar i dolor miei.

German translation Vorgestern Abend beim Licht des Mondes sah ich in angenehmer und liebenswerter Gesellschaft voller Freude sich ergehen meine Dame. Und mit lieblichem Reden gesellte ich mich zu ihr, um mit ihr den Weg zu verfolgen in Freude und Lachen, was mir erschien wie das Ergötzen im Paradies. O glückseliger Abend, o heiliges licht, Ursache, sie wiederzusehen, die allein meine Schmerzen heilen kann. Translation by Gerhard Weydt

English translation In the evening of the day before yesterday, by the light of the moon, I saw, in pleasant and amiable company, my lady walking full of joy. And with gracious talk I joined her, with her treading the path with joy and laughter, which appeared to me to be feasting in paradise. O happy evening, o sainted light, reason to make me see her again, that alone can heal my wounds. Translation by Gerhard Weydt