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Chi nudrisse tua speme
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Chi nudrisse tua speme by Piero Benedetti — Lyrics
Chi nudrisse tua speme, cor mio,
chi fiamma cresce a tuoi desiri?
Duo begl'occhi lucenti,
chi raddolcisce il fiel de tuoi martiri?
Pur duo begl'occhi ardenti.
E chi ti doppia,
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About Chi nudrisse tua speme
This Italian aria for two voices, Soprano and Tenor, explores the pain of unrequited love. The text questions who nourishes hope and feeds desire, only to reveal that it is the beloved's own bright eyes that both intensify the suffering and offer the only solace. Piero Benedetti's setting captures the emotional intensity of the text, making it suitable for a recital or a drama. The intricate interplay between the two voice parts reflects the complex emotional landscape described in the lyrics, where torment and enchantment are inextricably linked.
