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Apri il sen' alle fiamme
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Apri il sen' alle fiamme by Pomponio Nenna — Lyrics
Apri il sen' alle fiamme,
E ad amoroso affetto
Non chiuder bella Donna il freddo petto,
Ma con pietà, deh, miri,
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About Apri il sen' alle fiamme
Pomponio Nenna's Apri il sen' alle fiamme is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. The music responds with eloquent pathos to the text's plea for compassion. The soprano lines often soar above the lower voices, creating moments of intense yearning. The composer uses rich harmonies and expressive dissonances to depict the lover's burning desire and his entreaty to his beloved not to close her heart to his affections. The interplay between the voices masterfully conveys the emotional weight of the words, painting a vivid sonic picture of amorous suffering and hope.
