Sheet Music

Alternative title

You are always laughing

Composer

Claudio Monteverdi

Arranger

Joan Yakkey

Lyricist

Unknown (works before 1850)

Publisher

Joan Yakkey

Genre

Classical / Madrigal

Instrumentation

Piano, Synthesizer, Harpsichord, Lute, Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Contralto, Countertenor, Tenor, Keyboard, Mixed choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor; Female choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor; Male choir: Alto, Tenor; Children’s choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor

Scored for

Soloists, Trio, Choir

Type of score

Full score

Key

F major

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

1'15"

Language

Italian

Difficulty

Easy

Year of composition

2016

Description
This is a performance edition of a Canzonetta for three voices by Claudio Monteverdi, first published in Venice, 1584. I have added a Harpsichord or Lute (Guitar) part to the original music. It can be sung also a cappella. These pieces were written by a young Monteverdi as he studied counterpoint, madrigal and motet writing with his teacher, Marc' Antonio Ingegneri. The Canzonetta is short, with only one verse, but very sweet. The text is: "Tu ridi sempre mai" (You are always laughing) "Per darmi pene e guai" (to hurt and pain me). "Fingi volermi bene" (You pretend to love me) "crudel per darmi pene." (cruel one, just to hurt me). The piece can be performed by either three soloists or mixed Vocal Ensemble.