Should I, poor wretch, speak out or hold my tongue? If I keep silence, will death ease my troubles? If I speak, will boldness be forgiven? Stay silent! For a smothered flame is clear indeed to he who lit the fire; I heed the promptings of mercy, she heeds the promptings of beauty, and the handsome face says to the stony heart: who can see me and not pine for love?
Classical Music | Ensemble Music
Claudio Monteverdi
Parlo, miser, o taccio?, from Book VII of Madrigals Play
Recorded on 07/01/1987, uploaded on 05/12/2013
Musician's or Publisher's Notes
Soprani: Cettina Cadelo & Cristina Miatello
Basso: Giovanni Faverio
Organo: Roberto Gini
Should I, poor wretch, speak out or hold my tongue?
If I keep silence, will death ease my troubles?
If I speak, will boldness be forgiven?
Stay silent! For a smothered flame is clear
indeed to he who lit the fire;
I heed the promptings of mercy,
she heeds the promptings of beauty,
and the handsome face says to the stony heart:
who can see me and not pine for love?
(wiki translation)
courtesy of YouTube
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