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Aldi, dolce ben mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Claudio Macchi
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Aldi, dolce ben mio by Filippo Azzaiolo — Lyrics
Aldi’, dolce ben mio,
Mo’ savi pur che io,
Se mi pode aiutar,
Deh, non m'abbandonar,
Putta mia bella,
Puttina, mia puttella.
Cara mia morosetta,
M’è d’or la tua bracetta,
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About Aldi, dolce ben mio
A charming four-part Italian madrigal by Filippo Azzaiolo, Aldi, dolce ben mio is a delightful example of secular Renaissance part-music. The music opens with a lively, homophonic texture, setting a lighthearted mood. The text expresses a lover’s plea to his beloved, begging her not to abandon him and wishing to be together. The composer skillfully captures the playful and affectionate sentiment through the interplay of the SATB voices, with moments of imitation and engaging rhythmic patterns. The inclusion of the recurring ‘Fa la la la la’ and ‘Taranda ritunda’ adds to the song’s popular and engaging character, making it a spirited choice for any choir.
