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Fugga pur io
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fugga pur io by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Fugga pur io dove il matin da l'onde
Riede il sole al suo primo alto soggiorno
O dove poi si posa e si nasconde
Stanco la sera del camin del giorno
Che le perle e i rubin l'ostro e le bionde
Chiome mi stan dovunque io vada intorno
E veggio e parlo a tal che non risponde
E me n'inganno e vo del fallo adorno
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About Fugga pur io
Philippe de Monte's Fugga pur io is a secular Italian madrigal for SAATB voices. The text explores the futility of trying to escape love's torment, even by fleeing to the most distant or hidden places. The composer vividly portrays the lover's anguish, where thoughts of the beloved surround him constantly, even when he believes himself alone and free. He finds himself increasingly ensnared by love, leading him to a state of inner death and burial. This challenging work would suit an experienced choir looking for a musically rich and emotionally resonant Renaissance piece.
