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Aminta poi ch'a Filli
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Aminta poi ch'a Filli by Luzzasco Luzzaschi — Lyrics
Aminta poi ch'a Filli non dispiacque,
Del medesmo desir mostrarsi accesa,
E ch'ella a questo sol gia tanto attesa,
Ne le sue braccia al fin nuda si giacque,
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About Aminta poi ch'a Filli
Luzzasco Luzzaschi was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance, known for his contributions to the madrigal genre. This secular Italian setting for SATTB voices exemplifies the expressive possibilities of the form. The text describes a moment of intense intimacy and fulfilled desire between lovers, moving from anticipation to breathless pleasure. Luzzaschi's music captures the sensuousness of the poetry, with rich harmonies and carefully crafted vocal lines reflecting the amorous sentiments and the eventual languid silence of the protagonists.
