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Amarilli onde m'assale
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amarilli onde m'assale by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Amarilli onde m'assale
fiero stral di novo ardore
di mio bene e di mio male
mio migliore e mio peggiore,
Amarilli ond'io gioisco
pur dal duolo ond'io languisco.
Tu ne vai co'l core altiero
perché Amor nulla accende,
ma dell'aspro tuo pensiero
alto esempio ti riprende
poscia ch'arde, s'innamora
qui fra noi la bella Aurora.
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About Amarilli onde m'assale
Monteverdi's Amarilli, onde m'assale is a secular Italian madrigal for SSA choir. The text expresses the singer's amorous lament and appeal to his beloved, Amarilli. He describes how a fierce arrow of new passion has struck him, bringing both joy and pain. He compares his plight to that of Aurora (the dawn), who, though seemingly proud and unfeeling, is also consumed by love. The madrigal vividly portrays the lover's fervent pleas and Amarilli's apparent indifference, creating a dramatic and emotionally charged musical setting. This piece would be a fitting choice for a concert programme exploring Renaissance and early Baroque vocal chamber music.
