Vestiva i colli

The original choir edition of Vestiva i colli, a madrigal by Renaissance master Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, transports into polyphonic vocal music. Written for five-part choir (Cantus, Altus, Tenor, Bassus, Quintus) in D minor and 4/4 time, it blends Palestrina’s refined technique with love poetry. The Italian text paints a spring landscape, woven with romantic motifs, where Licori offers her beloved flower garlands, culminating in eternal fidelity. Palestrina’s music reflects the emotional depth, from tender intimacy to passionate devotion, bringing the words to life. The authentic score is ideal for ambitious choirs, concerts, or musicological studies celebrating the Renaissance, demanding nuanced interpretations due to its polyphonic structure. Vestiva i colli is a timeless masterpiece, fusing nature’s poetry, passion, and musical brilliance in harmony—ideal for your repertoire.

Pages: 21
Instrumentation: SATBQ
Instruments: Cantus, Altus, Tenor, Bassus, Quintus
Key: D minor
BPM:
Time signature: 4 / 4
Vestiva i colli
Vestiva i colli - Original text
Vestiva i colli - English translation

• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Composer
• Francesco Maria Molza - Lyricist