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[16] QUEST'AMOROSA MANO a6

Quest'amorosa mano,
C'hora stringo e ribacio, ? mio tesoro.
Col suo candor diletta
E sugl'avori novi baci aspetta.
Del vago viso humano,
S? cara ancella ardita
Promette gioia e me ritiene in vita.
[16] QUEST'AMOROSA MANO a6

This lovely hand,
Which I clasp and kiss, is my treasure.
Its tenderness is delight,
Its ivory color calls for new kisses.
In her soft and dreamy face
My dear and daring servant
Promises me joy, and keeps me alive.

Translation: Ruth van Baak Griffioen / Carolien Steenbergen

Camerata Trajectina (artiest), Cornelis Schuyt (1557-1616): madrigali, padovane & gagliarde. GLO 6068
2011
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