Hai lass'io mi credea
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hai lass'io mi credea by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics
About Hai lass'io mi credea
This vibrant Italian madrigal for STTTB, STTBB voices showcases Jacquet de Berchem's skillful interplay of the nine parts. The music reflects the text's passionate lament of a lover unable to escape the burning flame of desire, despite seeking refuge in cool streams and shady woods. The composer vividly portrays the lover's fruitless attempts to quench their ardent passion, with the intensity of their love only seeming to grow stronger. The piece builds to a dramatic conclusion as the lover resolves to embrace, rather than flee, the radiant 'sun' of their beloved, even if it means being consumed by fire.