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Fiumi e fonte
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fiumi e fonte by Giovanni Ghizzolo — Lyrics
Fiumi'e fonti
boschi'e monti,
sassi'e sierpi
fier'e serpi,
ascoltat'i miei lamenti
ch'a pieta movo n'iventi.
Grido'e raccio
Ardo'e aggaccio
piango'e moro
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About Fiumi e fonte
Opening with a plea to nature, Fiumi e fonte imagines a lover's despair, calling upon rivers, streams, woods, mountains, rocks, and even fierce serpents to witness his lament. The text paints a vivid picture of suffering, with the singer crying out, burning, and dying, consumed by an unrequited love that feels like a tiger's heart. The Italian lyrics express a profound sense of anguish, as the singer's heart is 'dissolved' by a 'living flame,' finding no peace. Ghizzolo's setting for solo soprano captures this intense emotional drama with an expressive melodic line, fitting for a secular madrigal of the period.
