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Ardo, sospiro e piango
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ardo, sospiro e piango by Ascanio Meo — Lyrics
Ardo, sospiro e piango,e mi raccende,
Di doppio foco Amor, e gelosia
Poiche che la donna anzi nemica mia,
Altri nodi altre fiamme nutre e tende,
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About Ardo, sospiro e piango
Ascanio Meo's Ardo, sospiro e piango is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text, by Giovanni Maria Bonardo, expresses intense emotional turmoil. The singer laments a love that burns, sighs, and weeps, fueled by both love and jealousy. The beloved is described as an enemy, nurturing other flames and ties, leaving the singer's heart to break and die. This work exemplifies the expressive, polyphonic style of the late Renaissance madrigal, where intricate vocal lines are used to convey the drama and passion of the poetic text.
