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Altro non è'l mi'amor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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4 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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Altro non è'l mi'amor by Costanzo Festa — Lyrics
Altro non è'l mi'amor che'l paradiso:
che'l paradis'è un sol sommo diletto
qual prend'in veder Dio ciascun eletto,
né altro gaudi'è nell'eterno riso.
Adunqu'il paradiso è'l mi' amor vero
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About Altro non è'l mi'amor
Costanzo Festa was a celebrated composer of the Italian Renaissance, and this work is a fine example of the secular madrigal tradition. Set for SSA and SAB voices, Altro non è'l mi'amor explores themes of love and paradise. The Italian text describes love as heavenly, a source of supreme delight akin to seeing God. The composer masterfully captures the text's sentiment, portraying love as the true paradise, uniting the heart with supreme joy. This piece highlights the expressive potential of vocal polyphony, a hallmark of the era, offering a rich and devotional experience through its intricate vocal interplay and profound text setting.
