Calami sonum ferentes (Cipriano de Rore)

Music files

L E G E N D

Disclaimer

How to download

ICON	SOURCE
	Pdf
	Midi
	MusicXML
	Capella
	Finale
	Finale 2014
	LilyPond
	Noteworthy
	Score Error
	File details
	Help

• (Posted 2024-02-24)  CPDL #79271:         

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2024-02-24).   Score information: A4, 9 pages, 362 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Full score plus parts.

• (Posted 2017-01-26)  CPDL #42816:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2017-01-26).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 63 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformatting of #13111, with corrections.

• (Posted 2013-10-29)  CPDL #30459:         

Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2013-10-29).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 81 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Mensurstrich layout, original note values and key signature. Musica ficta clearly marked.

• (Posted 2013-10-28)  CPDL #30448:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: André Vierendeels (submitted 2013-10-28).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 124 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2006-11-17)  CPDL #13111:         

Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2006-11-17).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 48 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: NoteWorthy Composer file may be viewed and printed with NoteWorthy Composer Viewer.

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

• (Posted 2006-06-25)  CPDL #11931:       

Editor: Harald Wellmann (submitted 2006-06-25).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 73 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Error in wording: "Nec qui strepente" → "Nec constrepente" See the discussion page for full description.

General Information

Title: Calami sonum ferentes
Composer: Cipriano de Rore

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicings: BBBB or TTTB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1555 in Le quatoirsiesme livre a 4 parties, no. 25
    2nd published: 1561 in Di Cipriano et Annibale madregali a 4 voci, no. 19
Description: 

Original text and translations

Latin text Calami sonum ferentes Siculo levem numero non pellunt gemitus pectore ab imo nimium graves: nec constrepente sunt ab Aufido revulsi. Musa quae nemus incolis Sirmionis amoenum, reddita qua lenis, Lesbia dura fuit; me adi recessu principis mei tristem. Musa deliciae tui Catulli dulce tristibus his tuum iunge carmen avenis. (Giovanni Battista Pigna [1530-75])

English translation The pipes that carry the sound of the light Sicilian song Can't drive away the heavy weeping that comes from the depths of my breast; Nor that song that comes from roaring Aufidus. But you, o muse, who haunt the lovely woods of Sirmio, You who were the more kind, as Lesbia was hard Come to me, sorrowful with the departure of my prince. Muse, the delight of your Catullus, lend your sweet song to these sad oaten pipes.

German translation Die Schalmeien mit ihrem leichten Klang nach sizilianischer Art können das Seufzen aus der Tiefe meiner Brust nicht vertreiben, ebensowenig wie das Rauschen des Flusses Aufidus. O Muse, die du den lieblichen Wald von Sirmio bewohnst, die du so freundlich warst wie Lesbia hart, komm zu mir, traurig über die Abreise meines Prinzen. O Muse, Freude deines Catull, spiel dein süßes Lied zusammen mit diesen traurigen Schalmeien.

Dutch translation De rieten, die zoals in Siciliaanse melodieën Op lichte wijze klinken, verjagen niet De diepe zuchten van mijn hart, en al evenmin Heeft de kabbelende Aufidus ze laten verdwijnen. Muze, Die in de bossen van Sirmio verblijft, Waar ’t wrede hart van Lesbia zachter werd Kom me bezoeken, Want de afwezigheid Van mijn “princeps” bedroeft me zeer. Muze, Vreugde van Catullus Voeg uw zachte gezangen Bij de trieste klanken van deze herderspijpen.

source: CIPRIANO DE RORE (1516-1565), Opera omnia, edited by Bernhard Meier in 8 volumes.