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Avverti o cor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Avverti o cor by Benedetto Ferrari — Lyrics
Avverti o cor
se del tue ardor
Lilla non hà
qualche pietà,
che ti consumi piu non vuo,
mà s'à tua fè darà merce,
vuo che tu arda notte e di.
Non sospirar,
non lagrimar
s'à pietà muor
chi t'arde ogn'hor,
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About Avverti o cor
This is a striking solo madrigal from the 17th-century Italian composer Benedetto Ferrari. Its text explores the complex emotions of a lover, oscillating between hope and despair. The composer urges the heart to be aware of its ardor and questions whether the beloved, Lilla, has any pity. The lyrics express a defiant willingness to burn day and night if faith is rewarded, but also a resigned acceptance of suffering if Lilla remains unmoved. The piece demands a sensitive interpretation of its passionate and dramatic text, suitable for a soloist seeking to convey intense personal feeling.
