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Arsi, piansi e cantai
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Arsi, piansi e cantai by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Arsi, piansi e cantai hor piango et ardo,
Che'l dolce cant'in lagrimar s'è volto,
Dapoi che riveder (lasso) m'è tolto,
De gl'occhi del mio sol l'amico sguardo,
Et sol l'Idea che m'è rimasta guardo,
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About Arsi, piansi e cantai
This expressive madrigal from the Italian Renaissance is for SATTB voices. The text speaks of intense emotional suffering, a common theme in the genre, where joy has turned to tears and the singer laments the loss of a loved one's gaze. The poet describes how the memory of their beloved's eyes, beautiful and full of love, has been deeply imprinted on the heart. Benedetto Pallavicino, a significant composer of his time, captures this poignant sentiment through rich vocal textures and intricate polyphony. The music likely mirrors the text's dramatic shifts, moving from sorrowful lament to the lingering imprint of love's powerful dart.
