“Come raggio di sol”
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“Come raggio di sol” by, Antonio Caldara, has a particular intensity to it which has captured the interest of greatest singers of our age. The composer of this piece is now acknowledged to be Antonio Caldara, the same composer of “Sebben, crudele” and “Alma del core”, also from the 24 Italian Songs and Arias.
Here are the “Come raggio di sol” lyrics and “Come raggio di sol” translation:, as well as representative performances in several voice types.
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“Come raggio di sol”
Antonio Caldara
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Come raggio di sol lyrics
Come raggio di sol mite e sereno,
Sovre placidi flutti si riposa,
Mentre del mare nel profondo seno
Sta la tempesta ascola:
Così riso talor gaio e pacato
Di contento, di gioia un [labbro]1 infiora,
Mentre nel suo segreto il cor piagato
S’angoscia e si martora.
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As a ray of peaceful sunshine
gleams on the tranquil wave,
while deep in the sea’s bosom
the tempest lies hidden:
so it may happen that a smile
of contentment blooms upon the lips,
while the heart is writhing
in secret anguish.
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Our first performance is from tenor, Jose Carreras.
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Our next performance is from baritone, Dimitri Hvorostovsky.
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Our next performance is from mezzo-soprano, Elena Cernei.
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KARAOKE KORNER . . .
Due to the quarantine requirements of the COVID-19 period, we are providing services for learning online.
Below are Karaoke-style accompaniments in both high and low keys presented along side full performances. Each listing also includes audio metronome and tonic-pitch sound videos to help you sing more independently when learning online. Sub-sections of the songs are then presented to help you dig down and refine your learning.
These measures will promote more comprehensive and effective learning while studying singing remotely. Good luck and have fun!
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (high key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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BOTTOM OF PG. 50, MEASURE 12: “Sovre placidi flutti si riposa. . .”
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TOP OF PG. 51, MEASURE 16: “Mentre del mare, mentre del mare . .”
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PG. 51, MEASURE 19: “nel profondo seno . . .”
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PG. 51, MEASURE 22: “Sta la tempesta ascosa . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 51, MEASURE 28: “Così riso talor gaio e pacato . . .”
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PG. 52, MEASURE 35: “Mentre nel suo segreto il cor piagato . . .”
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PG. 52, MEASURE 39: “S’angoscia e si martora.”
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–LOW KEY–
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (low key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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BOTTOM OF PG. 50, MEASURE 12: “Sovre placidi flutti si riposa. . .”
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TOP OF PG. 51, MEASURE 16: “Mentre del mare, mentre del mare . .”
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PG. 51, MEASURE 19: “nel profondo seno . . .”
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PG. 51, MEASURE 22: “Sta la tempesta ascosa . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 51, MEASURE 28: “Così riso talor gaio e pacato . . .”
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PG. 52, MEASURE 35: “Mentre nel suo segreto il cor piagato . . .”
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PG. 52, MEASURE 39: “S’angoscia e si martora.”