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Ardendo i grido'e moro
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ardendo i grido'e moro by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Ardendo i' grido e moro
E chi mi sente gode del mio male
Sì che gridar non vale
Et chi vede'l gran foco
Che mi torment'ogn'hor fuor di misura
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About Ardendo i grido'e moro
Alessandro Striggio's Ardendo i grido'e moro is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text expresses the singer's overwhelming pain and suffering, comparing it to a great fire that torments him constantly. Since his cries and laments bring no relief and those who hear him only enjoy his suffering, he resolves to burn, die, and remain silent. Striggio's setting masterfully captures the heightened emotion of the text, with the vocal parts interweaving to create a rich and dramatic sonic landscape that reflects the intense agony described.
