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Felice me, se nel morir
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Felice me, se nel morir by Francesco Eredi — Lyrics
Felice me, se nel morir non reco
Questa mia peste ad infettar l'Inferno.
Restine Amor; venga sol sdegno or meco ,
E sia dell'ombra mìa compagno eterno:
O ritorni con lui dal regno cieco
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About Felice me, se nel morir
Francesco Eredi’s madrigal Felice me, se nel morir is for SATTB voices. Eredi composed this secular Italian part-song in the Renaissance tradition of madrigalism, where music seeks to vividly portray the text’s emotional content. The lyrics, drawn from Tasso’s epic poem Gerusalemme liberata, express a dramatic and intense sentiment. The speaker feels cursed to carry their 'plague' even to hell, wishing instead for scorn and eternal darkness, or revenge on the one who mocked them, condemning that person to terrible, interrupted nights. The intricate vocal writing reflects this profound anguish.
