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In amor che stravaganza
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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In amor che stravaganza by Loreto Vittori — Lyrics
In amor che stravaganza
far soavi le catene
e tener vive le pene,
in virtu d'una speranza.
Una speme lusinghiera
pone in credito il cor mento
i pensier fonda sul verro
quel amante che piu spera
serba in van la fede intiera
senza mai poter gioire,
chi nel sen' d'ogni martire
mestre sempre la costanza.
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About In amor che stravaganza
Loreto Vittori's In amor che stravaganza is a secular Italian aria for solo soprano. The text explores the paradox of love, where hope can make even chains and suffering seem sweet, yet ultimately leads to a deceptive peace. It describes how a hopeful lover cherishes faith and is sustained by a gentle deception, even when faced with constant torment. The lyrics poetically articulate how hope, though a sweet illusion that can mitigate pain, ultimately leads the heart to a path of distress and a sorrowful end. This aria offers a poignant reflection on the complex emotional landscape of love and hope.
