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Fuggendo amor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Fuggendo amor by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Fuggendo amor per una più soletta
E più sicura via
Men già libero e scarco pellegrino
Quando pura angioletta
Mi si fé incontro in mezzo del camino
In atto d'amorosa cortesia
Dicendo: Ove ten vai
Per questa strada sì solinga ed erta?
Questa altra è meglio assai
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About Fuggendo amor
Philippe de Monte's Fuggendo amor is a secular Italian madrigal for SAATB voices. The text tells a charming story of a traveller trying to escape love, only to be led astray by a beautiful angel-like figure. When the figure disappears, leaving the traveller lost and afraid, love itself answers his cry, implying that true escape from love is impossible. Monte's music captures the narrative's wit and emotional shifts, making it a compelling choice for madrigal groups seeking expressive Renaissance part-music. Its five-part texture allows for rich harmonies and intricate vocal interplay, ideal for an intimate concert setting or for exploring the lighter side of Renaissance secular song.
