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Filli tu pur sei quella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Filli tu pur sei quella by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Filli, tu pur sei quella,
Cha' à Fauni involi à Satiri à Pastori,
L'alme gli spirt' e i cori,
Tu pur d'Amor sempre rubella,
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About Filli tu pur sei quella
This SSATB madrigal by Benedetto Pallavicino sets a text that laments unrequited love. The words describe Filli as a captivating figure, desired by shepherds and satyrs alike, yet she remains elusive and unresponsive to the singer's pleas. The music, typical of the secular Renaissance part-music genre, would have been intended for intimate, domestic performance. Pallavicino was a significant composer of madrigals and sacred music, and this work showcases his skill in setting poetic texts with expressive vocal writing.
