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Amor d'ogni mia pena
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor d'ogni mia pena by Allesandre Spontone — Lyrics
Amor d'ogni mia pena io ti ringratio,
Si dolce e'l tuo martire.
Ogni d'altro gioire
Signor è doglia, e festa ogni tuo stratio.
Ben mi credetti già, che grave peso
Fosse Amor la tua salma.
Hor veggio, e ten' chier' l'alma
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About Amor d'ogni mia pena
This striking SATTB madrigal by Allesandre Spontone sets a rich Italian text by Pietro Bembo. The poet expresses profound gratitude to Love, even finding sweetness in its torments, contrasting them with the pain of other joys and the suffering that comes from its absence. The composer's music captures the emotional intensity of the verses, exploring the paradox that the 'heavy burden' of Love, once misunderstood, now brings solace. The second stanza reflects on how the humble love of a servant girl can equal the status of a queen when recalling the deep joy of love. This piece is ideal for a sophisticated concert program exploring the complexities of Renaissance secular song.
