Candido e verde fiore (Carlo Gesualdo)

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• (Posted 2018-09-03)  CPDL #51163:        

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2018-09-03).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 70 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformatting of #5272, with corrections to the underlay.

• (Posted 2003-06-17)  CPDL #05272: 

Editor: Vincent Carpentier (submitted 2003-06-17).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 328 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: revised May 28, 2004.

Possible error(s) identified. See the discussion page for full description.

General Information

Title: Candido e verde fiore
Composer: Carlo Gesualdo

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SSATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1611 in Madrigali a 5 voci, libro sesto, no. 12
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• Facsimile: Partitvra delli sei libri de’ Madrigali a cinqve voci — Madrigals Books I – VI (Genoa: Giuseppe Pavoni, 1613) – large download, 70 MB, 492pp

Original text and translations

Italian text Candido e verde fiore— che di speranza e fede tu pur m’imbianchi e mi rinverdi il core lasso—sì come chiaro in te si vede il tuo color sincero, scorgessi io sì de la mia donna il vero. O di mia speme allor goder potrei, O di mia fede, ne' tormenti miei!

English translation White and green flower— who with hope and faith purify me as well and rejuvenate my tired heart—I wish that as plainly I see in you your true colours, as plainly I would see the truth about my lady. Then I could enjoy my hope or my dedication, amidst my torments! Translation by Campelli