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Così doleasì
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Così doleasì by Francesco Eredi — Lyrics
Così doleasi; e con le flebil'onde
Ch'amor, e sdegno da'begli occhi stilla,
L'affettuoso pianto egli confonde,
In cui pudica la pietà sfavilla:
E con modi dolcissimi risponde:
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About Così doleasì
Francesco Eredi's Così doleasì is a secular madrigal for SATTB choir, sung in Italian. The text, drawn from Tasso's epic poem Gerusalemme liberata, depicts a poignant moment of romantic persuasion. The speaker addresses Armida, asking her to calm her troubled heart, assuring her that he reserves her not for scorn but for his kingdom, not as an enemy but as her champion and servant. The music would suit a concert programme exploring the rich tradition of Italian Renaissance part-music, where expressive text-setting and intricate vocal interplay are paramount.
