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Ahi, chi ti insidia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Willem Verkaik
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Ahi, chi ti insidia by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Ahi, chi ti insidia al boscareccio nido,
O mia fera gentile? Ahi, chi ti tende,
Audace il laccio? Ahi, miser, chi t'attende,
Al varco, empio pastor Bifolco infido?
Deh! fuggi i paschi avelenati, e'l fido
Tuo Lidio mira, che dolente stende,
L'amiche braccia per raccorti, e prende,
A sdegno il veltro e di chi caccia il grido.
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About Ahi, chi ti insidia
Luca Marenzio's Ahi, chi ti insidia is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices. The text, in Italian, paints a vivid picture of a shepherd lamenting the danger to a gentle wild creature ensnared by a hunter's trap. The shepherd pleads with the creature to flee poisoned pastures and seek refuge with him, emphasizing his sincere love and offering protection from the forest's dangers and rapacious people. The music would likely reflect the drama and emotion of the text, with the composer's masterful word-painting characteristic of the genre.
