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Fiamma ch’allaccia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Fiamma ch’allaccia by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Fiamma ch'allaccia,
e laccio sei tu ch'infiamma,
o caro dolce vezzo d'amor,
pregiato e raro ch'avvampando mi il cor
circondi il braccio,
fosti ancor rete almeno,
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About Fiamma ch’allaccia
Heinrich Schütz's Fiamma ch’allaccia is a vivid secular madrigal for SSATB voices, written in Italian. The text explores the consuming nature of love, describing it as a flame that binds and ensnares the heart, a sweet embrace of affection. It speaks of love's power to both ignite the soul and to act as a net, drawing the lover closer to their beloved. The composer paints a rich, polyphonic picture of this passionate sentiment, with the vocal lines intertwining to express the intensity of desire and devotion. This is a challenging and rewarding piece, perfect for a choir seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of the Renaissance madrigal tradition.
