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Amor's fire
Staff Notation • Secular, Motets
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Amor's fire by Paul Merkus — Lyrics
Twilight's fad’d, and darkness fall'n
Her soul sought rest, in love's sweet thrall
Flowed tears sowed, first gardens of pain
But Amor bloomed, and healed again
Falalala!
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About Amor's fire
Paul Merkus sets a poetic English text that paints a scene of transition from darkness and pain to the healing embrace of love. The narrative follows a soul finding solace and renewal, ultimately celebrating the enduring power of 'Amor's fire'. The words move from introspection to communal song, urging listeners to forget sorrow and embrace love's truth. The piece is written for SSAATB choir, offering rich harmonic possibilities to convey the emotional arc of the text, from the initial sadness to the eventual joyful affirmation and the recurring 'Falalala' refrain. This secular motet explores themes of love's redemptive and eternal quality.
