Voicing: SATB a cappella
Composed by Salamone Rossi
Edited by David Howard
About this edition...
It seems very likely that both "Dolcemente dormiva" and "In dolci lacci" would have been originally performed using a STTB voicing. For the present edition, "Dolcemente dormiva" has been transposed up one whole step from the Dorian mode on G to Dorian on A to better facilitate the performance by contemporary choral altos. However, the director may decide to re–voice mm. 4–6 out of concern for balance. Similarly, "In dolci lacci" has been transposed upward one whole step to Mixolydian on A. The Dorian–Mixolydian relationship contributes to a nice pairing of the two madrigals with "In dolci lacci" following "Dolcemente dormiva". The editor has provided suggested rhythmic changes to allow for breath and proper phrasing.