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Dolci soavi e cari baci
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolci soavi e cari baci by Hippolito Sabino — Lyrics
Baci amorosi e cari,
Deh non mi siate avari
Se in così bel desire
Mi sento ahimè languire.
O dolcezza d'amor rara e infinita:
Con un bacio donar l'alma e la vita.
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About Dolci soavi e cari baci
Hippolito Sabino's SSATTB madrigal, Dolci soavi e cari baci, is a secular Italian work from the Renaissance. The text expresses a lover's plea for affection, lamenting the beloved's stinginess with sweet kisses and life-giving love. The composer vividly portrays the anguish of desire, with the vocal lines mirroring the singer's longing. The intricate polyphony of the five voice parts creates a rich texture, exploring the expressive possibilities of the madrigal form to capture the intense emotions of the poem. This piece offers a poignant exploration of unrequited or withheld love, characteristic of the genre's dramatic and emotional depth.
