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L'amor' e come male destinato
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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L'amor' e come male destinato by Giovanni Thomaso Cimello — Lyrics
amor' e come male destinato
E morbo che se ietta a chi s'appresa.
R.: Ma s'ama per lo scuto mo
vecchio e mo storciato e mo paputo.
Arcuno ama una da qual'e odiato
Per ch'ama n'autro e chillo non ama essa.
R.
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About L'amor' e come male destinato
This Italian villanella from the Renaissance paints a wry picture of love's unpredictable nature. The text describes how love is like a destined illness, afflicting those who fall prey to it. It explores the common woes of unrequited affection, where one person loves another who does not reciprocate, or where love is returned but brings no comfort. The ATB voicing perfectly suits the playful, conversational style of the villanella, offering a light and engaging musical setting for these relatable observations on the trials of romantic attachment.
