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Amor da che tu voi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor da che tu voi by Tiburtio Massaino — Lyrics
Amor da che tu voi pur ch'io m'arrischi,
In udir e vedere Sirene e Basilischi,
Fammi gratia signore,
S'egli avien ch'io mi strugga a lo splendore,
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About Amor da che tu voi
A secular Italian madrigal for SATB voices, Amor da che tu voi offers a vivid expression of Petrarchan conceits. The text, a plea to Love, describes the overwhelming power of a beloved's gaze, which can kill with its beauty. The poet asks Love to grant him grace, should he be consumed by the splendour of serene eyes or ensnared by astute words, to believe that he who is culpable should be held responsible. This sophisticated polyphony is ideal for a programme exploring the dramatic and emotional depth of Renaissance secular part-music, suitable for a concert setting or advanced choral competition.
