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Fuggi, fuggi' o cor mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Fuggi, fuggi' o cor mio by Piero Benedetti — Lyrics
Fuggi, O mio core
non vedi la man bella
che congiurata coi begl'occhi anch'ella
per farti prigionier vien ti a ferire,
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About Fuggi, fuggi' o cor mio
This solo aria for soprano, Fuggi, fuggi' o cor mio, sets Italian words about the heart being besieged by beauty. The music itself is engaging, with a flowing vocal line that captures the drama of the text. Piero Benedetti crafts a piece that balances expressive melody with clear declamation of the words, making it an effective choice for recital or concert. The character of the music reflects the urgent plea of the text, as the heart is urged to flee from the captivating gaze of love, only to find itself already ensnared and doomed.
