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Donne belle
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Donne belle by Barbara Strozzi — Lyrics
Donne belle, è vanità,
il dire ch'il core
al male d'amore,
rimedio non ha.
Altri ha fede alla speranza,
altri hа tempo i voti porge,
altri pure al fin s'accorge
che non valla lontananza,
altro tempo i voti porge,
io ch'a prova il fè per pieta,
vel diro, il rimedio d'Amor,
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About Donne belle
Barbara Strozzi's aria Donne belle asserts that constant change is the true remedy for love's torments. The solo soprano voice delivers this message in Italian, exploring the folly of unrequited love. The text dismisses jealousy and cruelty, suggesting that true freedom lies in embracing inconstancy rather than suffering the pains of devotion. The composer, a celebrated Venetian singer and composer of the Baroque era, brings a dramatic flair to this secular piece, making it a compelling choice for recitals.
