From the recording Christmas Carols
Whether we are talking about food, architecture, or music, you'll be able to find some real art in Italy; and when it comes to Christmas music, this Italian Christmas Carol is no exception to this rule! Written in 1732 by (the Neapolitan priest and philosopher) Saint Alphonsus Liguori, it's an absolute treasure amongst the Christmas Carols and I hope you will have as much joy listening to it as I had singing it. Beautifully accompanied on the Piano by Dennis de Bruijn, and instead of playing the Oboe, the multi-talented Rineke de Wit lend her voice for a duet here!
EJ - December 1st, 2020
Lyrics
Tu scendi dalle stelle,
o Re del Cielo,
e vieni in una grotta,
al freddo e al gelo.
E vieni in una grotta,
al freddo e al gelo.
O Bambino, mio Divino,
io ti vedo qui a tremar,
o Dio Beato,
ahi, quanto ti costò,
l'avermi amato!
Ahi, quanto ti costò,
l'avermi amato!
A te, che sei del mondo,
il Creatore,
mancano panni e fuoco:
O mio Signore!
Mancano panni e fuoco:
O mio Signore!
Caro eletto Pargoletto,
quanto questa povertà,
più mi innamora!
Giacché ti fece amor,
povero ancora!
Giacché ti fece amor,
povero ancora!