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Afflitti spirti miei
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Afflitti spirti miei by Costanzo Festa — Lyrics
Afflitti spirti miei, siate contenti
Che morte ponga fin si longh’ affinni.
E ripensando ai danni
Quest’ assai più che quella vi paventi.
La tolla libertà, la rotta fede,
Che v’ha madonn’ e Amore
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About Afflitti spirti miei
Choirs seeking rich Renaissance part-music will find Costanzo Festa's Afflitti spirti miei an excellent choice. This secular Italian madrigal for SSA,SST voices explores profound emotional depths. The text speaks of tormented souls finding solace only in death, as they reflect on broken faith and lost freedom, which have brought eternal sorrow. The composer captures the intensity of these feelings through his masterful setting, making it a compelling work for a skilled ensemble. Its expressive harmonies and contrapuntal texture offer a significant artistic challenge and reward, suitable for a concert program or a dedicated study of the madrigal tradition.
