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Fuggendo i rai cocenti
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fuggendo i rai cocenti by Ippolito Baccusi — Lyrics
Fuggendo i rai cocenti,
Del sol trattasi Lidia a un font' havea,
Ove godend' il rezo Alceo sedea,
Quando fiss' ella in lui le luci ardenti,
Il bon bacio ove nasc' in gratia'l chiese,
Egli che d'altro intese,
Nel regno disse vien di Citharea,
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About Fuggendo i rai cocenti
The Italian text of this madrigal paints a picture of Lidia seeking refuge from the scorching sun by a fountain, where Alceo is seated. She gazes at him, asking for a kiss. Alceo, misunderstanding her intention, responds in a way that suggests she is from the realm of Venus. Lidia corrects him, saying that love is born from a loving mouth, and as she kisses him, her lips prick his heart. She then flees, leaving the shepherd consumed by his burning desire. This secular Renaissance part-music for SSATTB captures the playful yet passionate narrative with rich vocal textures.
