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Ahi, Filli, anima mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Ahi, Filli, anima mia by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Ahi, Filli, anima mia,
Tanto in me cresce l'amoroso foco
Ch'io manco a poco a poco.
E tu, crudel, che miri
Che son già presso, lasso, a l'ultim'hora,
Non ti riscaldi ancora?
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About Ahi, Filli, anima mia
Imagine a spring-time pastoral setting, perhaps a rustic festival or a lively gathering of friends, where this delightful Italian canzonetta would be performed. Giovanni Gastoldi's Ahi, Filli, anima mia is a secular piece for SSB voices, characteristic of the light, charming style of the late Renaissance. The text paints a vivid picture of ardent love, with the shepherd lamenting his beloved Filli's cruelty as his love grows almost unbearable. Filli’s passionate response, full of reciprocal ardour, brings a tender, if slightly lascivious, conclusion to their exchange. Gastoldi's setting would have been designed for immediate appeal, perfect for adding a touch of playful romance to a programme.
