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Ah, ma non fia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ah, ma non fia by Francesco Eredi — Lyrics
Ah, ma non fia che fra tant' armi e tante
Una di sangue oggi si bagni almeno?
S'ogn'altro petto a voi par di diamante,
Oserete piagar femminil seno;
In questo mio che vi sta nudo avante,
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About Ah, ma non fia
Francesco Eredi composed this secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. Drawing inspiration from Tasso's epic poem Gerusalemme liberata, the text expresses a desperate plea to a lover to wound the singer, presenting her bare breast as a vulnerable target. The singer laments that while others' hearts may be like diamond, hers is tender and susceptible to love's arrows, a fact well known to the god of love himself. This work showcases the expressive capabilities of a large vocal ensemble within the rich tradition of Renaissance polyphony.
