Miserere is Latin for Have Mercy. It’s fascinating to think that Allegri composed this piece for two separate choirs: one of four boy soprano voices, the other of five castrati. Today there are no more castrati, but there are so-called endocrinological castrati who are born with hormonal anomalies such as Kallmanns syndrome. We Southerners use the term “have mercy” on a regular basis, yet not necessarily to convey a sincere concern felt for your spiritual salvation. Southern colloquial expressions are often multifarious, bless your heart. Still I find this piece very beautiful and wanted to share. youtu.be/IA88AS6Wy_4
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:27:20 +0000
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