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Alma guidott' amar colei
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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.
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Alma guidott' amar colei by Girolamo Conversi — Lyrics
Alma guidott' amar colei ch'ogn' hora lieta ridendo se ne và
con gioia del tuo languir' e noia.
Fiera stella se ne va con gioia
del tuo languir' e noia.
Ne sperar per mercede,
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About Alma guidott' amar colei
Girolamo Conversi's Alma guidott' amar colei is a captivating example of Italian secular part-music, perfect for a moment of lighthearted reflection. The text paints a vivid picture of unrequited love, where the beloved casually departs with joy, leaving the admirer in anguish. The speaker laments the fleeting nature of happiness and the unreliability of affection, urging a plea for vengeance against love itself. This SAATB setting captures the emotional ebb and flow of the poem, from moments of playful defiance to the pangs of yearning. Its rich harmonies and intricate vocal interplay make it an engaging choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance-style secular polyphony.
