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E quel foco ch'ei prima
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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E quel foco ch'ei prima by Giulio Renaldi — Lyrics
E quel foco ch'ei prima
Con mille facci accese,
Avento mille volte a mille cori,
Fuori d'ogni sua stima,
Nel suo petto s'apprese.
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About E quel foco ch'ei prima
Giulio Renaldi's E quel foco ch'ei prima is a secular madrigal for SATB voices, sung in Italian. The text describes a powerful and intense love, ignited by a beautiful, unquenchable fire. This passion burns within the heart, its unusual ardour felt keenly, and its radiant warmth is reflected in the beloved's ecstatic cheeks, likened to roses newly bloomed. Renaldi captures the imagery of this ardent affection with evocative madrigal writing, the complex vocal lines reflecting the intensity of the expressed emotions. The music would suit a programme of Renaissance part-music, exploring themes of passionate love.
