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I miei veloci dardi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I miei veloci dardi by Horatio Colombano — Lyrics
I miei veloci dardi
Mille piaghe mortal' in cor altero,
Più d'una volta fero.
Et hor saran si tardi
Contra costei che d'un' amante fido.
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About I miei veloci dardi
Horatio Colombano’s madrigal I miei veloci dardi offers a dramatic exploration of unrequited love, perfect for a chamber choir seeking expressive Renaissance part-music. The text, set in Italian, vividly portrays the lover’s frustration as his 'swift darts' and 'mortal wounds' fail to penetrate the heart of his beloved. He laments that his pleas and cries go unheard. Despite this, a determined resolve emerges: he will string his bow once more, and as he shoots his final arrow, he will cry 'Victory!' This SATTB setting demands agility and nuanced dynamic control to convey the intense emotions of the text, from despair to defiant resolve.
