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I baci
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I baci by Barbara Strozzi — Lyrics
Oh dolci, oh cari, oh desiati baci.
Unite l'alme vanno, su'l labro ad incontrarsi,
col bacio l'alme sanno nel cor gran colpi darsi.
Vezzosette si accordano, viperette si mordano;
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About I baci
Imagine a Venetian salon in the 1650s, where music was a central part of social life. Barbara Strozzi, herself a renowned singer and composer, offers a delightful madrigal for two sopranos, I baci. The text celebrates the exquisite pleasure of kisses, depicting how souls meet and hearts are struck by their intensity. The two voices intertwine, sometimes playfully like little vipers, sometimes in a gentle embrace, ultimately achieving a perfect union. Strozzi’s setting captures the sensuousness and intimacy of the text, making it an ideal choice for a chamber choir seeking to explore the vibrant secular music of the Italian Baroque.
