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Amo sol chi m'hà in odio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amo sol chi m'hà in odio by Vincenzo Bellavere — Lyrics
Amo sol chi m'hà in odio e chi mi fugge,
I vo seguendo,
E a chi mi toglie il core,
Vuol che doni me stesso empio signore,
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About Amo sol chi m'hà in odio
Vincenzo Bellavere's Amo sol chi m'hà in odio is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. The text expresses a lover's frustration with the paradoxes of unrequited affection. The singer laments being drawn to one who hates and flees them, while simultaneously being compelled to give their heart to this 'cruel lord'. The words question why love delights in such contrary effects, causing the singer to be stripped of their heart by the one they love, yet to rejoice in their misfortune rather than grieve. This polyphonic setting explores the emotional turmoil of misplaced devotion with the rich textures available to a five-voice choir.
