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A che bellezza'e gratia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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A che bellezza'e gratia by Benedetto Ferrari — Lyrics
A che bellezza e gratia
desiar nott'e giorno
d'un vago volto adorno
tranne cosa di una ogn'altra satia,
tranne di una ogn' altra saria,
fuggite amore anime semplicette
amore poco attend'e assai promette.
A che baci e carezze
chieder à tutte l'hore
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About A che bellezza'e gratia
Benedetto Ferrari was an Italian composer and singer of the Baroque era. This secular madrigal for solo voice (T) in Italian sets a text that reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty and the deceptive promises of love. The lyrics caution young souls against the pursuit of superficial attractions, warning that love often leads to pain and even death, urging listeners to abandon such folly for wiser pursuits. The piece likely dates from the mid-17th century, a period of significant development in Italian vocal music.
