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Deh mirate in voi stessa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh mirate in voi stessa by Giovanni Andrea Dragoni — Lyrics
Deh mirate in voi stessa il mio periglio,
Donna, nobil cagion de miei tormenti!
Per voi nasce il mio duol, more il consiglio,
Da voi procedon le tempeste e i venti.
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About Deh mirate in voi stessa
Giovanni Andrea Dragoni's Deh mirate in voi stessa is a five-part madrigal for SATTB voices. It opens with a direct address to a lady, casting her as the cause of the singer's torment and suffering. The text paints a vivid picture of intense emotion, describing how the lady's beauty fuels the singer's pain and confusion, and how all his spirits are set ablaze by his ardent sighs. The intricate vocal writing reflects the heightened emotional state described in the text, with the voices weaving together to express the depth of unrequited love and longing. This secular Italian work exemplifies the rich polyphonic texture and expressive harmonic language characteristic of the madrigal tradition.
