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Ahimé che Sol, ahimé che paradiso
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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Ahimé che Sol, ahimé che paradiso by Ghinolfo Dattari — Lyrics
Ahimé, che Sol, ahimé, che paradiso,
E quel ch'io veggio con sì gran vaghezza,
Beato è'l possessor di tal bellezza.
Ahimé che risplendente, e ornato viso,
Ahimé che bocca, ahimé che gentillezza,
Beato ...
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About Ahimé che Sol, ahimé che paradiso
The composer Ghinolfo Dattari expresses the agony of unrequited love in this Italian villanella for SAATB voices. The text laments the beauty of the beloved and the torment of the speaker, who sees their beloved as both sun and paradise. The repeated exclamations of ‘Ahimé’ (Alas) convey a profound sense of longing and pain, as the speaker envies the one who possesses such beauty. This secular piece, characteristic of Renaissance part-music, explores themes of desire and admiration, painting a vivid emotional landscape through its rich vocal texture and heartfelt Italian lyrics. The music reflects the dramatic intensity of the words, making it a poignant choice for any choir.
