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Cara soave ed onorata piaga
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Cara soave ed onorata piaga by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Cara, soave, ed onorata piaga
Del più bel dardo, che mai scelse Amore,
Alto, leggiadro, e prezioso ardore,
Che gir fai l'alma di sempre arder vaga,
Qual virtù d'erbe, o forza d'arte maga,
Vi torrà mai dal centro del mio core.
Se chi vi porge ognor fresco vigore,
Quanto più mi tormenta, più m'appaga ?
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About Cara soave ed onorata piaga
Philippe de Monte’s Cara soave ed onorata piaga is a five-part Italian madrigal for SAATB voices, evoking a secular Renaissance setting. The text, a poem of love and torment, describes a 'dear, sweet, and honored wound' inflicted by Cupid’s dart. The speaker finds paradoxically that the more the wound causes suffering, the more it brings pleasure, questioning how any remedy could ever alleviate such a delightful pain. The composer captures this emotional complexity with rich harmonic language and intricate vocal interplay, characteristic of the late Renaissance polyphonic tradition. It’s a piece that would resonate in a sophisticated chamber setting, exploring the bittersweet nature of infatuation with exquisite musical detail.
