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Durch das brinnende feur
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Durch das brinnende feur by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Durch das brinnende feur der heissen Liebe,
ausz Cupidinis g'triebe,
ist angezündet überall mein Hertze,
das leidet grosse not und so vil schmerze.
Durch den schmertz, den ich fühle alle tage,
kommt mir mancherley klage,
die sie mit ihren ohren nicht mag hören,
die will sich an die klagen gar nicht kehren.
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About Durch das brinnende feur
This German secular madrigal for SSA voices paints a vivid picture of intense romantic suffering. The text describes the overwhelming flames of love that have ignited the singer's heart, leading to great pain and distress. The composer captures the speaker's lament over the daily aches and sorrows that go unheard by the beloved. Despite the deep anguish, the singer finds their strength dwindling, feeling physically weakened by this malady of love. Ultimately, the overwhelming sickness of the heart leaves the speaker resigned to a fate seemingly surrendered to death.
