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Fiamma del ciel su le tue treccie piova
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fiamma del ciel su le tue treccie piova by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Fiamma del ciel su le tue treccie piova,
Malvagia, che dal fiume e da le ghiande
Per l'altrui impoverir si ricca e grande,
Poi che di mal oprar tanto ti giova;
Nido di tradimenti, in cui si cova
Quanto mal per lo mondo oggi si spande,
Di vin serva, di letti e di vivande,
In cui Lussuria fa l'ultima prova.
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About Fiamma del ciel su le tue treccie piova
Giaches de Wert's Fiamma del ciel su le tue treccie piova is a vivid madrigal for SATTB voices. The text, by Petrarch, paints a searing portrait of a wicked woman, likening her to a flame from heaven and a nest of treachery. The composer vividly depicts the lyrical accusations, portraying her greed, lust, and deceitful nature. The voices are deployed with remarkable dramatic effect to convey the sin and corruption described in the text, from the revelry in her chambers to her ultimately base origins. This work showcases the expressive power of the Italian Renaissance madrigal, bringing Petrarch's powerful sonnet to life with striking musical imagery.
