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Alma d'amor gioiosa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Alma d'amor gioiosa by Tiburtio Massaino — Lyrics
Alma d'amor gioiosa,
Hor che sospiri,
Per soverchio diletto,
Dunque il piacer d'amor reca martiri,
Si dove hà troppo affetto,
Ma che pon fren' a suoi maggior desiri,
Sperar mende l'obietto,
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About Alma d'amor gioiosa
Tiburtio Massaino's Alma d'amor gioiosa is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. Composed during the Renaissance, this piece explores the paradox of love where intense joy can lead to suffering. The text questions how one can find contentment when overwhelming affection brings pain, and how desires, when fulfilled, can still cause sighs. It reflects on the unexpected consequences of love, suggesting that a longing for the greatest good can paradoxically birth sorrow. The music likely mirrors these complex emotions, offering a rich harmonic and contrapuntal experience suitable for a discerning choir seeking engaging Renaissance part-music. This motet would be a compelling addition to a concert program.
