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Cinto di ardenti voglie
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Cinto di ardenti voglie by Vincenzo Bellavere — Lyrics
Cinto di ardenti voglie in bianco letto
Fra belle ignude braccia
Provai sommo piacer, sommo diletto
Meco scherzava amor nel vago seno
Di voi, mio sole, e nella bella faccia
Mille stampava e mille dolci baci
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About Cinto di ardenti voglie
Vincenzo Bellavere's Cinto di ardenti voglie is a secular Italian madrigal for SAATTB voices. The text describes an intense moment of sensual pleasure and delight, where the narrator experiences overwhelming desire and joy in the embrace of a lover. The music would have originally been conceived to reflect the heightened emotions and vivid imagery of the poem, a common characteristic of madrigals from the Renaissance period. This setting uses a rich texture to explore the text's themes of passion and the overwhelming power of love, making it a compelling choice for an expressive performance.
