Sovra tenere herbette (Claudio Monteverdi)

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Editor: Christoph König (submitted 2003-08-13).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 65 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Scorch file also available

General Information

Title: Sovra tenere herbette
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi

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

Language: Italian
Instruments: a cappella
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Original text and translations

Italian text Sovra tenere erbette e bianchi fiori stava Filli sedendo ne l'ombra d'un alloro, quando li dissi: Cara Filli, io moro. Ed ella a me volgendo vergognosetta il viso, frenò frangendo fra le rose il riso che per gioia dal core credo ne trasse Amore. Onde lieta mi disse: Baciami, Tirsi mio, che per desir sento morirmi anch'io. Anon.

English translation Amongst soft grasses and white flowers Was Filli sitting in the shade of a laurel tree When I told her, Darling Filli, I am dying! Turning to me, all embarrased And stifling a laugh behind those red lips (Which, with all my heart’s delight, I am convinced ensured Love’s blessing), Said to me with such joy: Kiss me, my Tirso, For I also feel as if I am dying with desire! Charles Marshall.