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Augelletti canori
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Augelletti canori by Raffaello Rontani — Lyrics
Augelletti canori,
ch'io questo prato adorno destate i fiori
al apparir del giorno,
tacete omai ch'io voglio,
a duro scoglio
narrare i miei dolori,
augelletti canori.
Soavissimi venti,
che mormorando andate,
e le correnti, ruggiade innamorate,
fermate io prego il volo
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About Augelletti canori
Raffaello Rontani's Augelletti canori is a captivating secular madrigal for solo voice, set in Italian. The music unfolds with a rich tapestry of imagery, as the singer addresses birds, winds, and plants, urging them to cease their natural beauty and song. The text expresses profound personal sorrow, contrasting the vibrant life of nature with the singer's deep unhappiness. The composer uses the expressive possibilities of the madrigal form to convey this poignant plea, creating a vivid emotional landscape. This solo setting offers a compelling opportunity for a singer to explore the dramatic and lyrical qualities of Renaissance Italian vocal music.
