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Degnati ò gran Fernando
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Degnati ò gran Fernando by Girolamo Frescobaldi — Lyrics
Degnati ò gran Fernando,
Tu, che sempre abborristi,e Marsia, e Mida,
Piegar l'orecchie, e richiamar dal bando
Bella Virtù, che in queste carte annida.
Ascolta il suon gradito,
La fede in questo ancor vien dall'udito;
Ma se l'occhio vi chiede
Anch'ei qualche contento, ò qualche parte,
Bene è cieco quell'huom ch'oggi non vede
Espresso il tuo valor à quest'arte,
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About Degnati ò gran Fernando
Girolamo Frescobaldi was a pioneering composer of the Baroque era, known for his keyboard works and his contributions to vocal music. This secular Italian aria, for solo soprano, showcases his skill in setting poetic text. The lyrics address the esteemed Fernando, urging him to listen to the 'sweet song' of virtue and art. The singer is instructed to express the text's plea for attention, with the music reflecting the harmony of a noble heart that balances affection with reason. The text suggests that while virtue may be hidden, its presence is revealed through the appreciation of this art, culminating in a hint of celestial harmony.
