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Amor per suo diletto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor per suo diletto by Alessandro Orologio — Lyrics
Amor per suo diletto,
Volò nel dolce seno
Ov' io venuto son piu volte meno,
E tra quei pomi cari
Provò dolcezze tali
Che per partir si piu non mosse l'ali,
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About Amor per suo diletto
Alessandro Orologio’s Amor per suo diletto is a striking example of the Italian madrigal, a genre of secular polyphonic part-music flourishing in the Renaissance. Scored for SSATB, this work sets a poetic Italian text that vividly describes Love, depicted as a winged figure, finding delight and eternal lodging within the singer’s breast. The lyrics poetically explore the overwhelming sweetness of this experience, where the beloved’s eyes become Love’s guiding star, and the very sight of this intimate space leads to blissful swooning. Orologio’s setting masterfully captures the text’s amorous sentiments and imagery, offering a rich and expressive vocal challenge for an accomplished choir.
