Poet/poetic source: Anonymous poet
Poetic form/text type: None
Music composer: Andrea Gabrieli (c.1532-1585)
Music source: Il primo libro de madrigali a6 voci (Gardano press, Venice, 1574)
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Quando dal Mare uscita con tre Tritoni amici in compagnia facea dolce armonia, cantando una Sirena, alma e gradita, fra l'erbe e le viole ove giacea dormendo il mio bel sole. |
When emerging from the sea With three friendly Tritons in company making sweet harmony, a Siren sang, profound and welcome: amidst the grasses and the violets where my own beautiful sun lay sleeping. |