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Added Jul 31, 2026
Composer: Jacquet de Berchem
Format: Staff
Language: Italian
Pages: 25 pages
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Hai lass'io mi credea by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics

Hai lass,’io mi credea, fuggend’il sole, Hor fra bei rivi et hor sotto fresch’ombre Spegner’in part’il mio cocente fuoco. Ma son così potenti, ahimé, i sui raggi, che né i rivi né l’ombr’in mezz’a i boschi fanno minor in me l’ardenti fiamme. O miracol d’amor, che queste fiamme Si fan maggior et son lontan dal sole. Né mi giov’il fuggir tra folti boschi, Né dove fan più dens’i monti l’ombre, Perchè quei rilucenti e caldi raggi Fan da lungi anch’un huom tutto di fuoco. Ma s’io non posso più fuggir il fuoco, E scorgo ch’amor vuol ch’io viv’in fiamme, Per mancar ad un tratto, a i vivi raggi Voglio appressarmi del mio chiaro sole, Et lasciar gl’arbor, l’acque fresch’e l’ombre Di quest’opachi e solitari boschi. Ma più tosto vorrei fra questi boschi Finir il viver mio per sì bel fuoco
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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.