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Deggio' amarvi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deggio' amarvi by Benedetto Ferrari — Lyrics
Deggio amarvi, occhi belli,
ch'al lume farfalla inceneri,
sarei folle à bramarvi, o luci belle
che non lice à un mortal goder le stelle.
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About Deggio' amarvi
In this Italian secular madrigal, Ferrari explores the paradox of desire. The text compares the singer's longing for beautiful eyes to a moth drawn to a flame, acknowledging the folly of such intense desire. It further muses that even the sun's brilliance is softened when it appears pale. The composer captures this delicate emotional landscape with expressive musical lines, characteristic of the madrigal tradition. Sung by a solo voice (T), this work offers a poignant reflection on unattainable beauty and the nature of passionate yearning.
