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Eri già tutta mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Eri già tutta mia by Girolamo Frescobaldi — Lyrics
Eri già tutta mia,
Mia quell'alma,e quel core,
Or da me ti disvia,
Nuovo affetto d'Amore,
O bellezza, o valore,
O mirabil bellezza ove sei tù?
Eri già tutta mia, or non sei più;
Non più, non più,
Ah che mia non sei più.
Sol per me gli occhi belli
Rivolgevi ridenti,
Per me d'oro i capelli
Si scioglievano a' venti;
O fugaci contenti,
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About Eri già tutta mia
This striking aria for soprano and tenor opens with a direct and passionate musical statement, quickly establishing the regretful mood of the text. The vocal lines are interwoven with a sense of longing and betrayal, reflecting the singer's lament. Frescobaldi's setting captures the emotional core of the Italian lyrics, which speak of a love that was once entirely possessed but has now been lost to a new affection. The music vividly portrays the shift from possession to absence, from shared joy to present sorrow. The interplay between the two voices enhances the drama, creating a poignant reflection on lost happiness and vanished beauty.
