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L'aure dolci
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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L'aure dolci by Stefano Landi — Lyrics
L'aure dolci spiravano
e gl'augelli cantavano
quando l'alba spari,
su Ninfe destatevi
e'l biondo crin di vaghi fiori ornatevi.
Di rose il prato infierafi,
l'aure dolci spiravano,
di stelle il cieli indorafi,
quando il Sole s'en va,
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About L'aure dolci
Stefano Landi was a significant composer of the early Baroque period in Rome. This solo aria, L'aure dolci, is an example of the secular Italian vocal music of his time. The text depicts a serene natural setting, with sweet breezes and birdsong at dawn, urging nymphs to adorn themselves with flowers. As day progresses, the landscape is further enriched by the sun and the sea, and the poet implores his beloved to pierce his heart with her eyes, echoing the delightful pain of love, as the very air trembles with emotion. The song captures a moment of rich, sensory imagery, merging the beauty of nature with the intensity of romantic feeling.
