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Almo Sol, quella fronde ch'io sola amo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Almo Sol, quella fronde ch'io sola amo by Andrea Rota — Lyrics
Almo Sol, quella fronde ch'io sola amo,
Tu prima amasti, hor sola al bel soggiorno
Verdeggia et senza par poi che l'adorno
Suo male et nostro vide in prima Adamo.
Stiamo à mirarla: i' ti pur prego et chiamo,
O Sole; et tu pur fuggi, e fai d'intorno
Ombrare i poggi, e te ne porti il giorno,
Et fuggendo mi toi quel ch'i più bramo.
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About Almo Sol, quella fronde ch'io sola amo
This five-part madrigal for SATTB voices, set in Italian, is a fine example of the genre, drawing on the secular tradition of Renaissance part-music. The composer Andrea Rota crafts a rich texture, weaving the vocal lines together to reflect the poem's imagery. The text, drawn from Petrarch's Canzoniere, speaks of the sun's light on a beloved laurel tree, a symbol of the poet's love. The interplay between the voices mirrors the shifting light and shadow described, creating a vivid musical impression of the scene. The composer's setting captures the contemplative and amorous spirit of the original poem, offering a rewarding challenge for an accomplished choir.
