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Fiammeggiavan due stelle
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fiammeggiavan due stelle by Cornelius Verdonck — Lyrics
Fiammeggiavan due stelle a me d'intorno,
Rasserenand'et rallegrando il core.
Ma per seren maggiore
Mancava un lume a rischiarir il giorno.
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About Fiammeggiavan due stelle
Cornelius Verdonck’s Fiammeggiavan due stelle is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. This genre flourished in the Renaissance, bringing together poetic text with intricate, expressive polyphony. The text speaks of two stars shining brightly, bringing joy and serenity, only for one light to disappear like lightning, leaving a profound peace in the heart. Verdonck’s setting captures the emotional journey of the text, using the rich colours of the five-part choir to depict both the initial radiance and the subsequent, deeper calm. It is a fine example of the Italian madrigal tradition, where musical setting closely mirrors the sentiments of the poetry.
