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Dolce nemica mia nel cui bel gremio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolce nemica mia nel cui bel gremio by Anonymous — Lyrics
Dolce nemica mia,
Nel cui bel gremio
Amor s’anida
E per maggior diletto
Si sbenda gli occhi
E il vostro bianco petto
Mirando bass’e dice
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About Dolce nemica mia nel cui bel gremio
This anonymous madrigal for SSATBB voices opens with a rich, imitative texture, the voices weaving together to create a lush soundscape. The Italian secular text, a poetic address to a sweet enemy, describes love taking refuge in her beautiful breast. The poet marvels at her beauty, calling her 'Madonna' and celebrating the contentment her presence brings. The music reflects the text's imagery, with flowing lines and moments of close harmony enhancing the passionate and admiring tone of the words.
