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Amarilli, mia Bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 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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Amarilli, mia Bella by Giulio Caccini — Lyrics
Amarilli, mia bella
Non credi, o del mio cor dolce desio,
D'esser tu l'amor mio?
Credilo pur, e se timor t'assale,
Prendi questo mio strale,
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About Amarilli, mia Bella
Imagine a summer garden concert in Renaissance Italy. This famous solo song by Giulio Caccini is a declaration of love, setting words that explore sweet desire and the certainty of devotion. Amarilli, mia Bella is a solo high voice work sung in Italian, characteristic of the madrigal tradition. The text speaks directly to the beloved, urging belief in the singer's love. Caccini, a renowned singer and composer of the Florentine Camerata, was a pioneer of the monodic style, and this piece exemplifies its expressive and intimate quality. It is a perfect gem for a singer seeking to convey profound emotion through beautiful melody and poetic text.
