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Figlio dormi
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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Figlio dormi by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
Figlio dormi, dormi figlio,
chi na'l cilio, caro figlio,
rocciutello della mamma
del mio pettodolcefiamma
R.: Mio bambino piccinino
fa la nanna figlio,
ninna la nanna
ninna nanna.
Amoroso mio tesoro,
ninna la nanna
ninna nanna,
dolc'e vago ricciutello,
vezzosetto vago'e bello.
Chiama'l sonno frena'il pianto,
nel mio canto dolce figlio,
lagrimuccie deh cessate,
e nel sonno vi frenate.
R.
Lagrimuccie perl'elette,
su le guancie alabastrine,
margarite peregrine.
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About Figlio dormi
This charming Italian lute song, for solo soprano, offers a tender lullaby from the Baroque era. Kapsberger’s setting of the anonymous text, which speaks of a mother’s deep affection for her sleeping child, is intimate and gentle. The gentle rocking of the 'ninna nanna' refrain is mirrored in the flowing vocal line, creating a serene and loving atmosphere. The text moves from images of the child's physical beauty to a plea for sleep to soothe tears and calm the eyes. This is a beautiful miniature, perfect for a soloist looking for expressive Italian repertoire.
