Deh coprite il bel seno (Carlo Gesualdo)

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• (Posted 2009-06-28)  CPDL #19703:        (Sibelius 5)

Editor: Daniel Harmer (submitted 2009-06-28).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 40 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Gesualdo Madrigal Book 5, No. 16. 1613 Edition.

• (Posted 2000-08-29)  CPDL #01296:        (Finale 2000)

Editor: Claudio Macchi (submitted 2000-08-29).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 96 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Minor text mistakes

General Information

Title: Deh, coprite il bel seno
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 quinto, no. 16
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Original text and translations

Italian text Deh, coprite il bel seno, ché per troppo mirar l’alma vien meno! Ahi! no'l coprite, no, ché l’alma avezza a viver di dolcezza spera, mirando, aita da quel bel sen che le dà morte e vita.

English translation I beg you, hide your lovely breasts: it makes me faint to look too much upon them. Alas, no, do not hide them: let me become accustomed to enjoy such sweet sensations. As I look at them, I hope for succour from within that bosom which means both death and life to me. Translation by Mick Swithinbank