S'io non t'amassi tanto (Bononcini) Cyril Auvity

from the solo cantata Ecco Dorinda il Giorno
by Giovani Bononcini (1670-1747)

from a CD of cantatas and sinfonias by Giovanni Bononcini

Cyril Auvity, tenor
the ensemble L'Yriade

Ecco Dorinda il giorno (tenor, two violins and basso continuo)

1. Preludio
2. Recitativo: Ecco Dorinda il giorno
3. Aria: Lungi da te ben mio
4. Recitativo: Sì, sì vago mio bene
5. Aria: Navicella che lunge dal porto
6. Recitativo - Arioso: Mà quale entro il mio seno
7. Aria: S'io non t'amassi tanto

"S'io non t'amassi tanto
ru non vedresti in me
timor de la tua fè
nel partir mio.

Già sai che il più bel vanto
di semplice beltà
sol è la fedeltà
Dorinda addio."

Translation by Will Wroth:

If I did not love you so much,
you would not see in me
the fear of losing your love
in my absence.

You know already that the greatest pride
of the pure beauty
is fidelity alone.
Dorinda, adieu!


"Amongst several contemporaries of Scarlatti who devoted themselves to the solo cantata, one of the most prolific is the influential globetrotter Giovanni Bononcini, who wrote up to 283.

During the first quarter of the 18th century Bononcini's cantatas represent the principal trend of this genre. In these works, a fluent and effective technique is combined with a real gift for the composition of melodies.

These lamenti are the central element of Bononcini's dramatic works. His genius is perfectly adapted to tender and pathetic emotions. His melodies, rich and sweet, are written in a very personal style.

Another important aspect of his music is the magnificent use of text. Already in1789, Charles Burney called Bononcini "the most prolific cantatas composer" and claimed that Bononcini's recitatives were universally perceived as the best of their time, with the perfect genius of Italian language.

Cyril Auvity and his ensemble l'Yriade offer us an enthusiastic and totally committed interpretations of some of Bononcini's cantatas, revealing the full force of these magical works." (From Presto Classical): http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/r/Ram%25C3%25A9e/RAM1006

CD available from Ramee:

http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Ninfa-Ingrata-Cantatas-Tenor/dp/B003PN5TXM/ref=...

Further research:

http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxbononci.html

http://www.bononcini.com/

http://www.lyriade.org/lyriadeDW/intro.html

Art by Sir Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

http://www.artrenewal.org/pages/artist.php?artistid=29

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Baroque
• Bononcini
• Cantata
• Dicksee
• Auvity
• L'Yriade
• Tenor
• Aria

[HM0880]

Clear, beautiful, and sensitive singing from Auvity, and lovely visual accompaniment from Sir Frank. The paintings perfectly complement the wistful romance of the words. I really enjoyed this; thanks for posting!

[jdstivers]

@HM0880 Thanks, I'm glad you liked my video. I've just discovered this tenor recently, and I like his singing very much.

[MsMacbeth22]

This is a new tenor to me & you are wonderful.Thanks....(¸.•¨¯`*•●­♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥...

[HM0880]

@jdstivers

I must also thank you for posting the link to the artrenewal website. I spent a lot of time browsing the site this morning, and I was truly encouraged to learn that there are people who still value beauty and expression in art... instead of the bizarre mishmashes that constitute the vast majority of valued modern "art." I recognized some of the paintings from your videos, and I commend your excellent taste in both music and art. :)