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Dal di ch'io rimi rai
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dal di ch'io rimi rai by Benedetto Ferrari — Lyrics
Dal di ch'io rimirai quel belissimo volto,
per cui tanto s'en và'l mondo fastoso e la natura.
Com' indeno amator d'alta fattura,
fui dato ai stenti e condannato al pianto.
Ind'il sen vagheggiando, che pareggia del ciel le vie tranquille
quasi Cern'assetata il cor s'en gio,
à ber in quel beato e puro Rio.
Entro coppa di gel fiamm'e faville.
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About Dal di ch'io rimi rai
Benedetto Ferrari's Dal di ch'io rimi rai is a secular madrigal for solo soprano, sung in Italian. The text expresses the intense longing and suffering of a lover captivated by a beautiful face. He describes his devotion, the pain of unrequited affection, and the eventual bittersweet realization that love, like a rose, comes with its thorns. He ultimately accepts his fate, choosing love and joy even after sorrow, finding greater pleasure in happiness that follows hardship. This piece would suit a recital setting, offering a moment of passionate reflection for the soloist and listener alike.
