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Ch'io volga mai più
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ch'io volga mai più by Alessandro Savioli — Lyrics
Ch'io volga mai più gli occhi a quella ingrata,
Che purtroppo vid'io
Dare altrui la mercè de l'Amor mio?
Nò, nò; tu giusto sdegno
Sorgi dentro il mio petto,
E fuor ne scaccia ogni amoroso affetto.
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About Ch'io volga mai più
Alessandro Savioli's Ch'io volga mai più is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices, a genre typical of the Italian Renaissance. The text expresses a strong sentiment of betrayal and rejection, with the singer vowing to turn away from an ungrateful beloved who has given their affection to another. The music likely reflects the dramatic and emotional content of the lyrics, a hallmark of the madrigal tradition. This work, published in Horatio Parma's Ghirlanda dell'Aurora in 1609, offers a powerful example of Italian polyphony from the early Baroque period, exploring themes of love, scorn, and vengeance with vocal intensity.
