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Deh ferm' il volo
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Deh ferm' il volo by Stefano Landi — Lyrics
Deh ferm' il volo, Eurill' aspettami
oirata in prima quei begl'occhi voltami,
el cor saettami
ch'al grave duolo la speme toltami, ti moro ai fia.
O piu che sera, spietata e rigida o piu che neve,
ben ch'il cote incendemi, gelata e frigida deh pria
ch'io pera
a Eurilla intendemi e poi ten' va.
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About Deh ferm' il volo
This solo soprano aria from the Italian Baroque period opens with a sense of urgent plea. The singer implores Eurilla to wait, to turn her beautiful eyes, as the speaker's heart is pierced and hope is lost, leading to a painful death. The music, in this solo setting, reflects the intense emotional drama of the text, shifting from fiery passion to chilling cold. The lyrics describe the beloved's cruelty as a source of glory, portraying the speaker's lacerated chest as the beloved's victories. Ultimately, the text expresses the agony of being far from the loved one, dying while still in love, but resolving to follow her even beyond death with the soul.
