Alma ben nata (Philippe de Monte)

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• (Posted 2014-03-08)  CPDL #31449:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: André Vierendeels (submitted 2014-03-08).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 80 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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• (Posted 2010-12-01)  CPDL #22748:      (XML)

Editor: Renato Calcaterra (submitted 2010-12-01).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 123 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: MusicXML file is zipped.

General Information

Title: Alma ben nata
Composer: Philippe de Monte

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SSAT
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1583 in Musica divina di 19 autori illustri, no. 10
Description: Transcribed from the "Musica Divina di XIX autori illustri a IIII. V. VI et VII voci, nuovamente raccolta da Pietro Phalesio et data in luce in Anversa - 1588". The keys, time signatures, notes' values and accidentals are as in the original print. The C clefs are transposed to the G clef and to the modern Tenor clef. The accidental above the note is editorial.

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Original text and translations

Italian text Alma ben nata se mi duol & dolse La subita partit’a voi nol dico, Che ben sapete cio ch’amor mi tolse, & per che so ch’in vano m’affatico In chieder gratia al mio aversario antico: Vi prego anima bella Poi che mia guida sete e la mia stella Che ritornat’homai Piu bella no, ma piu pietosa assai.

English translation Noble soul, your sudden leaving, Though it pain me, think not I would say so. What I lost through love, which caused my grieving – In vain for mercy I beseech my ancient foe – This and how it chanced, too well you know. Gentle soul, please listen to my plea: Since you are my pole, my guiding star, As I implore you, now return to me – More lovely? No – more merciful by far. Translation by Mick Swithinbank