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Compatite al mio gran fallo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Compatite al mio gran fallo by Barbara Strozzi — Lyrics
Compatite al mio gran fallo,
compatite, occhi amorosi,
altri no che voi non sallo,
compatite al mio gran fallo.
Compatite, che son giudici
pietos'i Minossi e Radamanti
de gl'errori de gl'amanti,
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About Compatite al mio gran fallo
Barbara Strozzi was a highly accomplished singer and composer of the Baroque era, known for her prolific output of secular vocal music. This solo madrigal, Compatite al mio gran fallo, is written in Italian and showcases her skill in setting poetic text. The lyrics speak of a lover's plea for understanding from their beloved, asking their loving eyes to pardon a great fault. The singer implores their sighs to remain silent, not to reveal that they love a cruel one, and to keep their suffering hidden if they cannot bear it. Strozzi's music here likely explores the emotional intensity of these words through expressive melodic lines and harmonic devices typical of the period.
