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Donna mi fugge ogn'hora
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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Donna mi fugge ogn'hora by Ruggiero Giovannelli — Lyrics
Donna mi fugge ogn'hora,
Credendo co'l fuggire
Di farmi ogn'hor morire.
Me ne rido fuggi, fuggi
Che fuggendo non mi struggi.
Vezzosa ogn'hor mi schivi,
Pensando co'l schivarmi,
Di vita al fin privarmi:
Me ne rido, schiva, schiva,
Che di vita erò non priva.
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About Donna mi fugge ogn'hora
Perfect for a lighthearted moment in a concert, Ruggiero Giovannelli's villanella Donna mi fugge ogn'hora is a charming Italian secular piece for SAB voices. The text playfully recounts the singer's beloved fleeing from him. He declares he laughs at her attempts to escape, for she cannot truly destroy him. He mocks her avoidance, believing it will end his life, yet he asserts that she will not deprive him of it. He observes her laughing and jesting with others, knowing that his heart aches with sorrow. He dismisses her actions, confident that her laughter cannot kill him. The composer's music would surely reflect the light, often humorous, spirit of the text, making this an engaging choice for choirs.
