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Colei che già si bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Colei che già si bella by Alfonso Fontanelli — Lyrics
Colei che già si bella,
Mille piaghe mi diede,
Hor langue, e seco Amor languir si vede,
Pur cosi languidetta,
Dove non può con l'armi di beltate,
Mi punge,oime, con quelle di pietate;
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About Colei che già si bella
Alfonso Fontanelli was a notable composer of the late Italian Renaissance. This secular madrigal for SSATB voices showcases the genre's rich harmonic language and expressive text setting. The Italian lyrics describe a lover whose beauty once wounded the poet deeply. Now, seeing his beloved languishing, he finds himself equally pained. The text explores the paradox of seeking revenge for offenses when the beloved's suffering is now shared, questioning how such a situation can be justly repaid. Fontanelli masterfully captures the emotional nuances of this contemplative text, creating a work of refined musical beauty and emotional depth.
