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Giunto m'à Amor fra belle et crude braccia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Allen Garvin
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Giunto m'à Amor fra belle et crude braccia by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Giunto m'à Amor fra belle et crude braccia,
che m'ancidono a torto; et s'io mi doglio,
doppia 'l martir; onde pur com'io soglio,
il meglio è ch'io mi mora amando et taccia;
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About Giunto m'à Amor fra belle et crude braccia
Philippe de Monte's Giunto m'à Amor fra belle et crude braccia is a striking example of secular Renaissance part-music for SATTB voices. This Italian madrigal sets a poignant text exploring the paradox of being captured by love's beautiful yet cruel embrace. The words describe a lover's anguish, caught between the pain of loving and the desire to remain silent, as even the beloved's icy beauty and pride seem to extinguish any chance of pleasure. The composer's masterful setting would have been appreciated in aristocratic courts or private musical gatherings, offering a rich and expressive vocal experience for those seeking sophisticated chamber music of the period.
