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A dio, mio dolce Aminta
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAAB,SATTB · Allen Garvin
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A dio, mio dolce Aminta by Alberto da l'Occa — Lyrics
Addio, mio dolce Aminta.
Bella mia Silvia, addio,
disse sovra un bel rio
pastor afflitto, afflitta pastorella,
ei sospirando ed ella.
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About A dio, mio dolce Aminta
This secular Italian madrigal by Alberto da l'Occa paints a poignant scene of farewell between two lovers, Aminta and Silvia. The text describes a grieving shepherd and shepherdess bidding each other goodbye by a beautiful stream. Their sorrow stems from their parting, as leaving each other in the early dawn causes their hearts to feel divided. Composed for two choirs, SSAAB and SATTB, this work offers rich textural possibilities for a large ensemble. The interplay between the two groups can further emphasize the emotional weight of the lovers' separation and the shared pain they experience.
