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Baci ohime non mirate
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATTB · Willem Verkaik
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Baci ohime non mirate by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Baci ohime non mirate,
Che mentre io parlo oblio,
Come l'hore se'n van fugaci e lieve,
Baciate ohime baciate,
Lungo è'l nostro desio,
Ma la speranza è frale il tempo è breve,
Taccia chi gioir deve,
Baci non siate lenti,
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About Baci ohime non mirate
Luca Marenzio's Baci ohime non mirate is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices. It explores the fleeting nature of time and the intensity of desire. The text urges lovers to seize the moment, lamenting that precious time slips away too quickly to fulfill their longing. The composer vividly depicts the speaker's passionate plea, comparing the desired kisses to a thousand sparks from a burning fire. The music likely reflects the urgent and ardent nature of the words, with Marenzio's characteristic skill in word-painting.
