Vedi le Fosche
In Giuseppe Verdi’s Trovatore, written in 1853, there is a so engaging choir rich in musicality and intensity that it could only remain imprinted in the history of music.
This is the gypsy choir entitled “vedi le fosche notturne spoglie”.
This choir is sung in the first scene of the second part.
Many opera directors have indulged themselves in embellishing this choir with truly striking sets.
The hammers that beat on the anvils become an instrument like violins and winds, the costumes of the gypsies become a beautiful splash of color, and the gypsy world, challenging the common feeling, becomes even poetic.
The opera is long, lasting as many as IV acts, but is full of twists and unforgettable music, and is also part of Verdi’s famous popular trilogy.
The work “Il Trovatore” is set between Zaragoza and the Biscay area, in Spain at the beginning of the 15th century.
Video: Vedi le fosche
TEXT
Vedi! le fosche notturne spoglie
De’ cieli sveste l’immensa volta;
Sembra una vedova che alfin si toglie
I bruni panni ond’era involta.
All’opra, all’opra! Dagli! Martella!
Chi del gitano i giorni abbella?
Chi del gitano i giorni abbella
Chi, chi , i giorni a-bbe-e-lla
Chi del gitano, i giorni abbella
La zingarella.
Oh guarda del sole un raggio
brilla piú vivido nel tuo bicchiere!
All’opra, all’opra!
Chi del gitano i giorni abbella?
Chi del gitano i giorni abbella
Chi, chi , i giorni a-bbe-e-lla
Chi del gitano, i giorni abbella
La zingarella.
Un abbraccio/ a big Hug
Marcus Dardi
