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Damon e Filli
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Damon e Filli by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Damon e Filli insieme
Guerreggiavan fra lor con forze estreme
Pari eran l’armi, i colpi e le ferite
Et era amor presente a si gran lite.
Eran guardi possenti le lor armi
Ch’avean salde e pungenti ;
Eran sospiri i colpi e i cari baci
Erano le ferite accorte e audaci.
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About Damon e Filli
Orazio Vecchi's Damon e Filli is an Italian madrigal for SSAT voices. The text depicts a lovers' quarrel between Damon and Filli, who fight fiercely with weapons, blows, and wounds, all fueled by love. Their arms are powerful glances, their blows are sighs and tender kisses, and their wounds are keen and bold. However, the tide of battle turns when Filli, struck by a mortal blow, surrenders, forgiving Damon and urging him not to despair. Damon then reveals that what seems like death is actually a sweet life, a state that often incites lovers to battle. Vecchi's setting likely captures the dramatic shifts and emotional intensity of this poetic exchange through intricate vocal interplay.
