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Bella Donna mia nemica
Staff Notation • Secular
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Bella Donna mia nemica by Antonio Brunelli — Lyrics
1.Bella Donna mia nemica
Se ti spiace ch'io ti dica,
Le mie pen'e mie disprègi
O di almene i tuo gran pregi.
2.Lieto ogniun sue lodi ascolta
Piace rotti à questa volta
Ma la lode fa più altera
Alterezza fia più fera.
3.Pungentissimi quadrelli
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About Bella Donna mia nemica
Sung in Italian, Bella Donna mia nemica is a secular work for two voices, S and T, by Antonio Brunelli. It is presented in the style of a scherzo, a playful and often light-hearted musical form. The text addresses a lady who is both a beloved and an enemy, exploring the paradoxical nature of her beauty and its effect on the singer. The words describe her eyes as sharp darts and her eyebrows as strong bows, while her golden hair is likened to a flowing river or a bound volume. The composer captures the emotional turbulence and admiration expressed in the verses. This piece could be an engaging selection for a recital or a chamber music programme, offering a charming and intricate vocal dialogue.
