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Fortunata per me felice aurora
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Willem Verkaik
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Fortunata per me felice aurora by Girolamo Frescobaldi — Lyrics
Fortunata per me, felice aurora
ch'aprì quel giorno, ch'io
apersi in voi questi occhi Idolo mio;
Ma più felice l'ora
che voi ch'al mio bel foco riardeste,
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About Fortunata per me felice aurora
This secular Italian madrigal, set for SSATB voices, paints a scene of rapturous adoration. The text celebrates a fortunate dawn that opened the singer's eyes to their beloved, an idol. It goes on to praise the moment when the beloved's answering affection reignited the singer's passion, declaring "I love you". The composer expresses the hope that this blissful union will be eternal, a constant exchange of love and ardour from both heart and heaven.
