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Dolci labbia soavi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolci labbia soavi by Lodovico Agostini — Lyrics
Dolci labbia soavi
Che sempr'in su l'Aurora.
Qual vermiglie v'aprite e fresche rose,
Il mel ch'in voi ripose,
L'alma Natura
Ong'hor Amor cogliendo va qual Ape ardita,
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About Dolci labbia soavi
Lodovico Agostini's Dolci labbia soavi is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text paints a vivid picture of sweet lips opening like fresh roses at dawn, from which nature's bee, Cupid, gathers nectar. The poet longs to end his life upon these lips, believing that tasting them would bring him more happiness than ambrosia or the nectar of the gods. This madrigal explores themes of idealized love and sensuous imagery through rich, imitative vocal writing typical of the Renaissance.
