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Donzelette
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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Donzelette by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
Donzellette ch'il bel seno
fate segno a dardi d'oro,
non v’ingann'il bel sereno,
ne di le gentil tesoro.
Quel seren'e ardor verace,
quel tesor'e in se fallace,
infelice oime chi crede
ch'in ammant'alberghi fede.
Un leggiadro giovinetto
che piangev'al pianto mio,
che parlava con l'affetto
e pregava co'l desio,
che fingava tormenti e doglie
e prendea dalle mie
suo contento e pac'e vita,
m'ha lasciata e m'ha tradita.
Con pietà tal'or'al Cielo,
il crudel mirai rivolto,
or di fiamma, e or di gelo
ricopria l'amato volto.
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About Donzelette
This charming Italian secular song for two sopranos by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger opens with a delightful interplay between the voices, creating a light and graceful texture. The text speaks of young women, warning them not to be deceived by outward appearances, for true love and fidelity can be illusory. The lyrics go on to describe a lover who feigns suffering and promises devotion, only to betray the singer, lamenting the deceit experienced. Kapsperger's setting captures the poignant sentiments of the text through its intimate two-part writing, making it an engaging choice for a small ensemble.
