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Caro Aminta pur vuoi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Caro Aminta pur vuoi by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Caro Aminta pur vuoi
lasciar, ahimè! quel fiore
che tua Filli col core
già ti donò ne' più verd'anni suoi;
né in questa dipartita
dirli almen resta in pace, a Dio mia vita!
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About Caro Aminta pur vuoi
This exquisite Italian madrigal captures the lament of a lover, Aminta, bidding farewell to a cherished flower given by Filli in her youth. The text expresses the pain of parting, as Aminta can no longer say goodbye in peace, nor even offer a final word of farewell. The second stanza continues Filli's sorrow, her heart unable to bear the separation. She implores Aminta to see the effect of her ardent affection, overflowing from her eyes like tears. Her grief itself becomes a voice, a surrogate to say goodbye in her stead. Luca Marenzio's SAATTB setting masterfully brings this poignant scene to life with rich vocal textures.
