Chiome D’Oro by Monteverdi
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This lively and vibrant piece is one of Monteverdi’s erotic madrigals and is about the attractions of women and the effect they have on men. Here’s a translation of the opening words: “Golden head of hair, beautiful treasure, you entwine me in a thousand ways, whether bound or loose…”
About the music Our arrangement of Chiome d’Oro has lots of interplay in the parts. As with almost all baroque music, dynamics are not included so feel free to add your own. We have written out some suggested elaborations of the opening repeats and you could certainly do more if you wanted. The overall mood of the music is energising and happy.
About Monteverdi
Monteverdi was a successful and famous composer and he became a priest towards the end of his life. In this respect he bears a similarity to his contemporary, the great English poet John Donne. If their paintings are accurate the two men looked remarkably alike when they were young.
