He obsessively edited his own work, to the point where many of his major works were changed several times, and some added or dropped in different versions of the same publication! One can't call these changes superfluous, though, as they often help the flow in the various parts. His prowess at the keyboard was balanced by an obvious lack of formal education to the point that it was actually suggested that he did not understand his own lyrics and indeed that his own rough drafts were incoherent. Any lack of education he had was definitely accounted for by the innate harmonic and rhythmic sense which defines his work. His playing technique involved frequent changes of pace and dynamic, and a careful attention to the smallest nuances is imperative to appreciating the flow in his music.
Se l'aura spira
Girolamo Frescobaldi Lyrics
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La fresca rosa ridente sta
La siepe ombrosa di bei smeraldi
D'estivi caldi timor non ha
A balli, a balli liete venite
Ninfe gradite, fior di beltà
Or, che sì chiaro il vago fonte
Suoi dolci versi spiega l'augello
E l′arboscello fiorito sta
Un volto bello al l′ombra accanto
Sol si dia vanto d'haver pietà
Al canto, al canto, ninfe ridenti
Scacciate i venti di crudeltà
The lyrics in Se l'aura spira describe a peaceful setting where a beautiful rose stands while a gentle breeze blows. The nice emerald hedge, cool in the summer, does not fear anything. The nymphs are called to dance happily on the beauty of the flowers. With the clear sound of the stream flowing from the mountains to the sea, the melody of the bird, and the flowering grove, it is a tranquil, enchanting and relaxing place where one can dwell with a beautiful person under the cool shade. In this setting, they can take pride in showing mercy and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Se l'aura spira tutta vezzosa
If the alluring breeze blows gently
La fresca rosa ridente sta
The fresh, smiling rose stands tall
La siepe ombrosa di bei smeraldi
The shady hedge of beautiful emeralds
D'estivi caldi timor non ha
Has no fear of hot summers
A balli, a balli liete venite
Come to dance, to dance with joy
Ninfe gradite, fior di beltà
Beloved nymphs, flowers of beauty
Or, che sì chiaro il vago fonte
Now that the lovely fountain is so clear
Dall'alto monte al mar s'en va
It goes from the high mountain to the sea
Suoi dolci versi spiega l'augello
The sweet bird sings its verses
E l'arboscello fiorito sta
And the blooming little tree stands
Un volto bello al l'ombra accanto
A beautiful face next to the shade
Sol si dia vanto d'haver pietà
Only boasts of having pity
Al canto, al canto, ninfe ridenti
Sing, sing, laughing nymphs
Scacciate i venti di crudeltà
Drive away the winds of cruelty
Writer(s): Knud Jeppesen, Anonym, Girolamo Frescobaldi
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Se l'aura spira tutta vezzosa
La fresca rosa ridente sta
La siepe ombrosa di bei smeraldi
D'estivi caldi timor non ha
A balli, a balli liete venite
Ninfe gradite, fior di beltà
Or, che sì chiaro il vago fonte
Dall'alto monte al mar s'en va
Suoi dolci versi spiega l'augello
E l'arboscello fiorito sta
Un volto bello al l'ombra accanto
Sol si dia vanto d'haver pietà
Al canto, al canto, ninfe ridenti
Scacciate i venti di crudeltà
@janpriess9362
Was für eine Stimme👍👍👍👍👍
@nulner
Credo sia una delle voci più belle che abbia mai sentito
@danielrodriguez9630
❤
@matthiasherter4166
Wirklich wunderschön und aufbauend,herzerfrischend😊👍
@d.d.doiron1499
GRAND MERCI À TOUS CES MUCICIENS(ENNES) QUI FONT REVIVRE CETTE ÉPOQUE BAROQUE , JE CROIS .ENFIN..MERCI POUR LEUR TALENT VRAIMENT ... SUPER TOP ...
@drogers447
This my favorite rendition of this piece. I love her voice and the beautiful ensemble work
@lohengrin1172
Bonjour, c'est une pure merveille que cet air: la marche des voix est magnifique: un enchantement pour les oreilles. A écouter en boucle...
@sophiemakombo4814
J'adore la pureté et l'authenticité de cette interprétation 🌈
@jeanpauldavid3752
belle interprétation, quelle douceur de se laisser bercer par ces musiciennes!!
@fabianholmstrom
Outstanding 💚 one of the most beautiful things I have ever listened to!