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A te, mia bella Filli
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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A te, mia bella Filli by Hans Nielsen — Lyrics
A te mia bella Filli,
Questi vermigli fiori.
Raccolsi a lo sputar de primi albori.
E sospirando a ciascun fior diss' io,
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About A te, mia bella Filli
Sing this exquisite madrigal from the early Baroque era at a summer gathering or a concert of Renaissance and Baroque music. Hans Nielsen’s A te, mia bella Filli is set for SSATB voices and sung in Italian. The text, filled with longing and desire, speaks of gathering red flowers at dawn to offer to a beloved, wishing to be with her as both the giver and the gift. The composer captures the passionate mood of the poetry through rich harmonies and a flowing melodic line, making it a beautiful expression of unrequited love. It is a sophisticated yet accessible piece for an experienced choir.
