Amore, amore tu solo penetri e trapassi

Carlotta Ferrari’s setting of Amore, amore tu solo penetri e trapassi is written for two-part women’s voices. The Italian text, a sacred text that uses the language of romantic love to describe divine love, speaks of the all-encompassing nature of love, comparing it to the elements themselves. The SA voicing allows Ferrari to explore a close, imitative texture in places, creating a seamless blend. The music reflects the text’s profound meaning with flowing melodic lines and a warm harmonic language. This piece offers a beautiful opportunity for a choir to explore the expressive potential of simple textures and a deeply devotional text.