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Ahime qual fu l'errore
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ahime qual fu l'errore by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Ahime, qual fu l'errore
che si v'accese il core,
ond' è nato lo sdegno,
c'ha guast' il mio disegno,
se il pentir non mi giova,
done pietà si trova.
Serbat' questa vita
gia da voi si gradita
ch'a miglior tempo poi,
sarà spesa per voi,
non dispregiate in tutto,
un' huom di qualche frutto.
Pietà, pietà, signora,
non vogliate ch'io mora,
deh, soccorrete, prima,
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About Ahime qual fu l'errore
Luca Marenzio’s Ahime qual fu l’errore is a richly expressive Italian madrigal for treble voices (SSB). The text laments a past mistake and its painful consequences, depicting a lover’s desperate plea for mercy from a scorned mistress. The composer vividly portrays the agony of unrequited love, with the music reflecting the emotional turmoil and the overwhelming sorrow of the singer. The flowing melodic lines and imitative passages capture the intensity of the lover’s appeals, painting a poignant picture of heartbreak and desperate hope. This piece offers a compelling opportunity to explore dramatic text setting in the Renaissance madrigal tradition.
