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Filli al partir
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Filli al partir by Luzzasco Luzzaschi — Lyrics
Filli al partir del suo caro Pastore
dicea: ben mio, se tu fai col mio core,
ohimè, da me partita,
che fia della mia vita?
Io non posso partire,
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About Filli al partir
This delightful madrigal, Filli al partir, captures a poignant moment of separation between two lovers. The text describes Filli's anguish as her beloved Shepherd prepares to leave, fearing for her life without him. He reassures her that he cannot truly leave her, as his heart and his most cherished part are with her, united by Love. He explains that it is his physical self that departs, but not his true essence. Sung by SSAATB voices in Italian, this secular Renaissance part-music by Luzzasco Luzzaschi is a testament to the emotional depth and expressive power of the period's vocal writing.
