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Dolci ire, dolci sdegni
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolci ire, dolci sdegni by Bartolomeo Tromboncino — 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, dolci sdegni
Bartolomeo Tromboncino's Dolci ire, dolci sdegni is a secular Italian madrigal for SATB choir. The text poetically explores the paradoxes of love, where sweet anger, disdain, and peace are all intertwined with suffering and joy. The lover finds solace in devotion to their beloved, who is uniquely cherished. The poem reflects on the enduring nature of this love, with future generations perhaps remarking on the sacrifices made for such a profound affection. It also touches on themes of fate and missed opportunities, with a hypothetical voice lamenting not having met the beloved earlier. This four-part setting captures the intricate emotional landscape of the Renaissance love lyric.
