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Dolci ire
Staff Notation • Secular
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB,ATBBB · Michael D'Avanzo
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Dolci ire by Alfonso Ferrabosco I — Lyrics
Dolci ire, dolci sdegni et dolci paci,
dolce mal, dolce affanno et dolce peso,
dolce parlare, et dolcemente inteso,
or di dolce òra, or pien di dolci faci:
alma, non ti lagnar, ma soffra et taci,
et tempra il dolce amaro, che n'à offeso,
col dolce honor che d'amar quella ài preso
a cui io dissi: Tu sola mi piaci.
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About Dolci ire
Alfonso Ferrabosco I's Dolci ire sets a Petrarchan sonnet exploring the paradoxes of love. The text revels in the sweet pains and pleasures of a lover's heart, contrasting sweet ire, disdain, and peace with sweet pain, affliction, and burden. The composer captures the intensely personal sentiments of the poem, creating a rich eight-part texture for SATTB and ATBBB voices. This secular Italian madrigal reflects the intricate vocal writing and emotional depth characteristic of the genre, allowing for a nuanced portrayal of the complex emotions described in the verse. The music aims to embody the text's contemplation of enduring love and the bittersweet nature of affection.
