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Ama pur, ama pur
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ama pur, ama pur by Claudio Saracini — Lyrics
Ama pur, Ninfa gradita,
Hor che sei nel eta verde,
che ben foll'e che gia perde,
senz'amar lieta e fiorita,
ama pur, Ninfa gradita.
Ama pur, Ninfa vezzosa,
Hor ch'ai gratie pellegrini,
che s'aurai di neve il crine,
ad' ogn'or farai noiosa,
ama pur, Ninfa vezzosa.
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About Ama pur, ama pur
Ama pur, ama pur is a secular Italian madrigal for solo soprano by Claudio Saracini. The text urges a nymph to embrace love while she is young and beautiful, warning that beauty and youth are fleeting. The verses repeatedly implore the nymph to 'love, oh love', highlighting the transient nature of spring and flowers. It speaks of the inevitable arrival of winter and the passage of time, advising her to seize the day and find joy in love before her prime is over. The composer masterfully captures the youthful exuberance and the poignant message of carpe diem within this intimate vocal setting.
