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Amor mi fa cantar a la Francesca
Staff Notation • Secular
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Amor mi fa cantar a la Francesca by Anonymous — Lyrics
Amor mi fa cantar a la Francesca!
Perchè questo m'aven non o so dire
Chè quella donna che me fa languire.
Temo che non verebe a la mia trescha.
A lei sum fermo celar el mi core,
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About Amor mi fa cantar a la Francesca
This solo voice setting of a ballata text comes from the late medieval period. The opening line, Amor mi fa cantar a la Francesca, sets a tone of joyful devotion to love and a lady named Francesca. The singer declares that love compels him to sing, and that the lady, who causes him to languish, is as lovely as a rose. The Italian text expresses the singer's unwavering commitment to his beloved, even if it means consuming himself for her love. This is a charming example of secular love song from the Ars Nova era, offering a direct and heartfelt expression of affection.
