Casta Diva
Nana Mouskouri Lyrics


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Casta diva
Casta diva che inargenti

Queste sacre, queste sacre
Queste sacre antiche piante
Casta diva che inargenti
Queste sacre antiche piante
A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Senza nube e senza vel

Casta diva che inargenti
Queste sacre antiche piante
A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Senza nube e senza vel

Tempra o diva
Tempra tu de' cori ardenti
Tempra ancora, tempra ancora
Tempra ancora lo zelo audace

Casta diva che inargenti
Queste sacre antiche piante
A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Senza nube e senza vel

Casta diva che inargenti
Queste sacre antiche piante
A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Senza nube e senza vel





Senza nube e senza vel

Overall Meaning

The song Casta Diva by Nana Mouskouri is a rendition of the iconic aria 'Casta Diva' from the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini. The lyrics are in Italian and are addressed to the goddess of the moon and hunt, Diana. The song is a prayer to the goddess to bless the ancient and sacred plants without any clouds or veil, and to calm the fiery hearts of those who worship her. The prayer is made in reverence and awe of the goddess, asking for her guidance and protection.


The first few lines of the song 'Casta diva che inargenti' mean 'chaste goddess who silver-plated' in reference to the beauty of the moon. The second part 'Queste sacre antiche piante' refers to the ancient and sacred plants that surrounded the worshipper. The repetition of these lines highlights the devotion and respect that the goddess inspires in the worshippers. The third part 'A noi volgi il bel sembiante' means, 'turn your lovely face towards us.' The last two lines 'Senza nube e senza vel' means 'without cloud or veil' and emphasizes the clarity and austerity of the prayer.


Overall, the song Casta Diva is a beautiful and powerful hymn to the goddess Diana, resounding with the heights of human emotion and reverence.


Line by Line Meaning

Casta diva
Oh chaste goddess


Casta diva che inargenti
Oh chaste goddess that silvers


Queste sacre, queste sacre
These sacred, these sacred


Queste sacre antiche piante
These sacred ancient plants


A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Turn to us your beautiful face


Senza nube e senza vel
Without cloud and without veil


Tempra o diva
Temper, oh goddess


Tempra tu de' cori ardenti
Temper the burning hearts


Tempra ancora, tempra ancora
Temper again, temper again


Tempra ancora lo zelo audace
Temper again the bold zeal


Senza nube e senza vel
Without cloud and without veil


Casta diva che inargenti
Oh chaste goddess that silvers


Queste sacre antiche piante
These sacred ancient plants


A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Turn to us your beautiful face


Senza nube e senza vel
Without cloud and without veil


Casta diva che inargenti
Oh chaste goddess that silvers


Queste sacre antiche piante
These sacred ancient plants


A noi volgi il bel sembiante
Turn to us your beautiful face


Senza nube e senza vel
Without cloud and without veil




Lyrics © Broma 16
Written by: Vicenzo Bellini

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Iliriana Mezini

Hi Nana!
In Albania,up to 1991 we don't know you but when I was walking in Taksim-Bejoglu (Turkey),from music shop I've heard an cristal voice
With "Just only time will tell".
I enter in shop and by your caset...
That caset I send to my mother,who liked very,very much you and every day heard your voice.
Dear Nana,would very nice ti come in our country to make know yourself for all albanians!
You merit it!
Of course,I tell my friends to hear you in youtube,but is very different to see and hear you LIVE.
Many famous singers have make it in Albania!
I've read your life,you have study in Paris,yes...😍
I love you,my mother loved you too but there are 6 months and seven days that she is near GOD...🌟
I sish you and your family all the best!🌸🌸🌸💫💫💫



Cristian Caicedo

Casta Diva,
casta Diva che inargenti
queste sacre antiche piante,
a noi volgi il bel sembiante
senza nube e senza vel.

Tempra, o Diva,
tempra tu de' cori ardenti,
tempra ancor lo zelo audace,
spargi in Terra quella pace
che regnar tu fai nel ciel.



All comments from YouTube:

Norma Kalchgruber

Always a sublime moment listening to Nana's unique voice. I love her rendition of Casta Diva.

cilla leary

Just another one of a beautiful song by Nana. I love her version of Casta Diva!!!

Mireya Garcia

Ufff perfecta , sencilla y dedicada en lo que hace....simplemente bellaaaa

Uschi 4370

My absolute favourite! Nothing compares to this this heavenly music and Nana's angelic voice! Thanks a million for this outstanding upload! I love Bellini's "Casta Diva" from the Opera Norma!

Ivan Gomez

Que grandiosa voz de Nana !!!! maravillosa...

Saulo Dubois

Très belle voix, excellente chanteuse. BRAVOOO, Nana Mouskouri.

Norma Kalchgruber

Hermoso. Nana es perfecta en sus interpretaciones y es5ta versión me encanta.

monelle

Well, if Aretha Franklin can sing Nessun Dorma, there is no reason why Mouskouri should not have a go at Casta Diva. I was prepared to hate this, but despite a rather thin and anticlimatic ending, it is generally heart-felt, sweet and pleasing.

Adilson Dorow

Divino Bravo NANA. 🌹🇧🇷💖

Beatrix Isele

♥️🇪🇬🌹♥️🇪🇬
Nana Mouskouri 🌹 einmalige Stimme die wird unvergessen bleiben

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