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Ahi, che s'acresce
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ahi, che s'acresce by Angelo Notari — Lyrics
Ahi che s'acresce in me l'usat' ardore,
mentre fra rosa e rosa
tu spiri, aur'amorosa.
ma spiri Aura gradita,
struggi pur questo core,
spegni pur questa vita,
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About Ahi, che s'acresce
Angelo Notari's Ahi, che s'acresce is a solo Italian madrigal from the Renaissance. The music opens with a sense of longing, setting the mood for the text which speaks of inflamed desire. The singer's ardent passion grows, fuelled by a gentle breeze that carries the scent of roses. The text expresses a willingness to be consumed by this love, finding sweetness even in destruction, as the lover's life ends with their beloved's breath. The composer uses the solo voice to convey an intimate and dramatic emotional journey.
