Translation of the song RV 644 Juditha triumphans 4 Recitativo: Mi Dux, Domine mi. artist Antonio Vivaldi
RV 644 Juditha triumphans 4 Recitativo: Mi Dux, Domine mi.
RV 644 4. Recitative: My commander, my Lord.
VAGAO
VAGAUS
Mi Dux, Domine mi...
My commander, my Lord…
OLOFERNE
HOLOFERNES
Et quid ne petis?
What do you want?
VAGAO
VAGAUS
Felicitatis tuae Nuncius accedo.
I come as messenger of your happiness.
OLOFERNE
HOLOFERNES
Quidne fausti tu refers?
What good news do you bring?
VAGAO
VAGAUS
Nil nisi Gloriae tuae grande incrementum,
Nothing but a great addition to your glory,
Et vere oculis tuis dulce portentum.
and, truly, a sweet portent to your eyes.
OLOFERNE
HOLOFERNES
Dic.
Speak.