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Alla mia dolc'e vaga
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Alla mia dolc'e vaga by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Alla mia dolc'e vaga Donn'intorno
Bellezza cortesia senn'e valore
Stan sempre nott'e giorno e'in quel di rose
E d'ogni gratia adorno
Suo leggiadretto viso
Mirand'intento e fiso
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About Alla mia dolc'e vaga
Alessandro Striggio paints a vivid picture of a lady, whose beauty, courtesy, wisdom, and virtue are ever present. Her rose-adorned face, a source of unusual joy, inspires the singer to both live and die with her. This secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices captures the Renaissance fascination with the idealized beloved, exploring themes of intense devotion and the bittersweet joy of unrequited admiration. Striggio's setting masterfully reflects the text's rich imagery and emotional depth, making it a significant example of late 16th-century Italian part-music.
