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Bramoso amor di riveder le stelle
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Bramoso amor di riveder le stelle by Giovanni Bernardino Nanino — Lyrics
Bramoso amor di riveder le stelle,
E viver alcun tempo in paradiso,
Lasciò gli strali l'arco e le facelle,
Ne bei vostr'occhi e nel sereno viso
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About Bramoso amor di riveder le stelle
Bramoso amor di riveder le stelle paints a vivid scene of longing for the stars and a return to paradise. The text describes how Cupid, abandoning his bow and arrows, is struck by the beauty of the beloved's eyes. His face and hair are set aflame by the bright flames within those eyes, and the arrows are now lodged within a sweet smile. This Italian madrigal for SATTB voices explores themes of love and its powerful, transformative effects. Giovanni Bernardino Nanino's setting captures the intense emotions of the Renaissance text, showcasing the expressive capabilities of vocal polyphony in this secular genre.
