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I begli occhi ond'i fui percosso
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I begli occhi ond'i fui percosso by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
I begli occhi ond'i fui percosso in guisa,
Ch'i medesimi porrian saldar la piaga,
E non già virtù d'erbe o d'arte maga,
O di pietra dal mar nostro divisa;
M'hanno la via sì d'altro amor precisa,
Ch' un sol dolce pensier l'anima appaga:
E se la lingua di seguirlo è vaga;
La scorta può, non ella, esser derisa.
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About I begli occhi ond'i fui percosso
Adrian Willaert's I begli occhi ond'i fui percosso is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text speaks of the beloved's eyes, which have inflicted a wound that only their gaze can heal, more powerful than any herb or magic. The poet describes how these eyes have guided him to a new love, offering solace and delight. He insists that these same eyes, burning in his heart, are the source of his beloved's victorious endeavors. This setting would suit a concert program exploring the rich traditions of Renaissance polyphony, where textual expression is paramount.
