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Dolce augellin
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolce augellin by Fabio Costantini — Lyrics
Dolce augellin se forse per conforto
de gl'aspri miei tormenti,
snodi la lingua in si giocondi accenti,
taci, ohime, ch'il mio cor non e più core,
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About Dolce augellin
The composer's text depicts a sweet little bird whose cheerful song offers comfort to the singer's deep suffering. Yet, the singer laments that their heart is no longer a heart but consumed by pain, and that only tears, a mixture of sorrow and song, can truly express their state. Fabio Costantini's setting for two voices, SB, captures this poignant contrast between outward beauty and inner turmoil. This Italian madrigal from the Renaissance period masterfully uses word painting to convey the emotional depth of the text, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking expressive and intimate repertoire.
