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La floretta
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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La floretta by Giovanni Ghizzolo — Lyrics
La Floretta, su l'herbetta,
nel matino fa suo inchino,
a quel sol ch'il mond'indora.
Deh, Floretta vezzosetta,
chi per te non s'innamora?
Questi fiori misti amori
van spiegando tu andando,
spiega l'opre del tuo ore,
che più belli fior novelli
nel tuo regno non h'Amore.
Spiega, spiega, deh non niega
tuoi amori ai pastori.
Che prigion'ha tua beltade,
Bella Flora ch'innamora
cantan qui per le contrade.
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About La floretta
This delightful solo soprano aria by Giovanni Ghizzolo captures the fleeting beauty of a small flower, La Floretta, as it greets the morning sun. The Italian text paints a vivid picture of nature awakening, with flowers unfolding their petals and love filling the air. The composer sets this imagery with a light and charming musical character, perfect for a single voice. The melody follows the lyrical lines of the poem, reflecting the shepherd's admiration for Floretta and the natural world. It is a charming example of secular Italian vocal music from its time, celebrating the simple pleasures of nature and beauty.
