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Con che soavità
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Con che soavità by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Con che soavità, labra odorate,
E vi bacio e v'ascolto;
Ma se godo un piacer, l’altro m'è tolto.
Come i vostri diletti,
S'ancidono fra lor, si dolcemente
Vive per ambiduo l'anima mia?
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About Con che soavità
This five-part Italian madrigal by Benedetto Pallavicino sets a text from Guarini's Madrigali, first published in 1598. The words explore the sensuous pleasures of kissing and speaking, and the poet's delight in the combined sweetness of both. Pallavicino’s setting captures the intricate interplay of ideas through rich vocal textures. This secular part-song would be suitable for a chamber choir looking to explore the sophisticated Italian madrigal tradition from the late Renaissance. The careful attention to word-painting and the lush harmonies make it an engaging choice for programmers seeking to showcase the expressive capabilities of a skilled vocal ensemble.
