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Donna, che con l' ardent' acuto strale
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donna, che con l' ardent' acuto strale by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Donna che con l'ardent' acuto strale,
de bei vostr'occhi mi feriste'il core,
dhe prendavi pietà del mio dolore.
Voi mi ferist'e di cio son contento,
che piu gloria che sangue spero ancora,
di tal piaga versar' anzi ch'io mora.
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About Donna, che con l' ardent' acuto strale
Luca Marenzio's secular madrigal, Donna, che con l'ardent' acuto strale, paints a scene of piercing love, where the singer is wounded by the beloved's eyes. Despite the pain, he finds contentment, hoping his suffering will bring glory rather than blood. The text eloquently describes the lover's desire for the beloved to repent for inflicting such torment, fearing the world will condemn her as a cruel enemy to those who adore her. He pleads for succour not for his own life, but for the sake of her love. This exquisite piece for SSB voices captures the Renaissance madrigal's characteristic blend of intense emotion and intricate vocal writing, setting vivid Italian poetry.
