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Amatemi ben mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amatemi ben mio by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Amatemi, ben mio,
perché sdegna il mio core
ogni altro cibo e vive sol d’amore.
V’amerò, se m’amate,
né men de la mia vita
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About Amatemi ben mio
A skilled composer of madrigals, Benedetto Pallavicino presents Amatemi ben mio for SSATB voices. This secular Italian work dates from the late Renaissance, a period known for its expressive and intricate part-music. The text explores a passionate plea for reciprocal love. The speaker's heart scorns all other sustenance, living solely on affection. They promise eternal devotion in return for love received, but threaten despair and death should their affections be unreturned. This setting would suit a concert programme looking for dramatic Italian madrigals, offering rich vocal colours and emotional depth for an experienced choir.
