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Dolce mia fiamma
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolce mia fiamma by Luzzasco Luzzaschi — Lyrics
Dolce mia fiamma, dolce
mia pena e mio tormento,
dolce il languir, dolce il martir ch'io sento,
dolci sono i tuoi raggi e le faville;
e mentre a mill'a mille
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About Dolce mia fiamma
Luzzasco Luzzaschi was a leading composer of madrigals in late 16th-century Ferrara, a centre of musical innovation. Dolce mia fiamma is a five-voice setting (SATTB) of a secular Italian text. The words explore the paradox of suffering for love, finding even pain to be sweet when experienced for a beloved flame. The composer captures this complex emotion with rich harmonies and expressive melodic lines. This work exemplifies the sophisticated polyphony and word-painting characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for a skilled choir.
