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Fiamme son le tue voci
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fiamme son le tue voci by Allesandre Spontone — Lyrics
Fiamme son le tue voci e fiamme e lampi,
La fronte e gl'occhi e i giri lor'ardenti,
E'l viso e i cari versi onde le genti
Rubelle oppugni e intorn'à i cor t'accampi
Fiamme i sospiri e quell'ancor che stampi,
Per le guancie tall'hor stille cadenti
E i bei de l'alma fregi e gl'ornamenti
Ond'è che'l Mondo d'un' incendio avampi.
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About Fiamme son le tue voci
Alessandro Spontone's Fiamme son le tue voci is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. The text vividly employs the metaphor of fire to describe the beloved's powerful voice and captivating presence, likening sighs and tears to flames that ignite the world. It explores the idea of love as an all-consuming force, originating from and reflected in the beloved, suggesting that true passion burns only through her virtue. Spontone's setting would likely mirror this intense, fiery imagery with dynamic vocal writing, capturing the rich emotional landscape of the Italian Renaissance madrigal tradition. This piece offers a dramatic and passionate exploration of love's transformative power.
