Poet/poetic source: Anonymous poet
Poetic form/text type: madrigal
Music composer: Paolo Virchi (c.1551-1610)
Music source: Il primo libro de madrigali a 5 voci (Vincenti e Amadino press, Venice, 1584)
| Original Italian | Translation |
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Chi vuol veder' un Sole in negro velo avvolto? miri la donna mia che'l cor m'ha tolto che s'all'abito altrui mostro dolore, nel viso ha gioia e ne' begli occhi Amore. |
Who wishes to see a Sun wrapped in a black veil? Look at my lady who stole my heart, for though by her garb she shows sorrow, she has joy in her face and Love in her beautiful eyes. |