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Amanti à consiglio
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Amanti à consiglio by Loreto Vittori — Lyrics
Amanti a consiglio,
se perfido ancide
se l'alma divide,
sprezzate un bel volto,
fuggit' un bel ciglio
chi bella non è,
avien' che si vante
d'haver un amante
che d'ami con fe lo mira,
l'alletta con gioa infinita
amar quelle belle
n'e pena la vita.
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About Amanti à consiglio
Loreto Vittori, a composer of the early Baroque period, wrote this secular aria for solo voice. The Italian text advises lovers to beware of fickle beauty and deceptive appearances. It warns that pursuing fleeting attractions can lead to great suffering and heartbreak, urging singers to scorn deceit and flee from illusory charm. The lyrical content speaks of the pain and torment that unrequited or false love can inflict, contrasting it with the joy that true affection might bring. This piece offers a dramatic and emotional exploration of the complexities of love and fidelity, characteristic of the arias of its time, demanding a clear and expressive vocal delivery.
