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Ardir alla guerra
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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Ardir alla guerra by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
Ardir, ardir alla guerra,
poi che'l tamburo rimbomba,
già son allarmi la tromba.
Pavento il grave horror, temo gl'inganni,
odio i mortal affanni,
che hanno con gionti,
Mart'e Morte idanni.
Han l'arm'eterni honor glorie immortali,
ne temon archi o strali,
c'hanno disgionti
Mart'e Morte i mali.
Sofferto ho l'aspro duol, lo stratio indegno,
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About Ardir alla guerra
This setting for two sopranos by Kapsperger opens with a bold declaration, as the text calls to arms, its martial imagery reinforced by the sound of drums and trumpets. The Italian lyrics paint a vivid picture of the horrors and anxieties of war, contrasting the fleeting suffering of battle with the eternal glory and honour that awaits those who embrace it. The music reflects this dramatic narrative, with the two voices often moving in close imitation and creating a compelling dialogue. Kapsperger, known for his work with the lute, brings a sensitive approach to this secular song, drawing out the text's emotional intensity and its philosophical reflections on courage, mortality, and the rewards of bravery.
