Al mio gioir il ciel si fa sereno (Carlo Gesualdo)

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General Information

Title: Al mio gioir il ciel si fa sereno
Composer: Carlo Gesualdo

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: SecularMadrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1611 in Madrigali a 5 voci, libro sesto, no. 19
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Original text and translations

Italian.png Italian text

Al mio gioir il ciel si fa sereno;
il crin fiorito il Sole ai prati inaura;
danzano l’onde in mar al son de l’aura;
cantan gli augei ridenti;
scherzan con l’aria i venti.
Così la gioia mia versando il seno
io d’ogni intorno inondo
e fo, col mio gioir, gioioso il mondo.

English.png English translation

The heavens become calm due to my joy;
the Sun gilds the meadow's flowering mane;
the sea waves dance to the sound of the breeze;
the birds sing with laughter;
the winds frolic in the air.
Thus, with my breast overflowing with joy,
I flood everywhere around me
and make the whole world rejoice with my joy.

Translation by Campelli