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Ecco che pur baciate
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ecco che pur baciate by Domenico Obizzi — Lyrics
Ecco che pur baciate, O labr'aventurose,
d'una bocca gentil le vive rose,
mà che punte mordaci,
mentre ch'io baci
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About Ecco che pur baciate
Domenico Obizzi's Ecco che pur baciate is a captivating secular madrigal for solo voice. Set in Italian, the text explores the bittersweet experience of love, likening kisses to 'living roses' from a gentle mouth, yet also to sharp thorns that pierce the heart. The singer reflects on how pleasure and pain are intertwined in love's embrace, concluding that even its sweetness carries a sting. This piece would be an ideal choice for an intimate recital or a period music programme, allowing a soloist to showcase expressive vocalism and dramatic flair through its poignant imagery.
