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Amor chi m'assicura
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor chi m'assicura by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
A mor chi m'assicura,
contra costei ch'armato esser mi vaglia,
se'l tuo fier colpo ogni lorica smaglia.
Gran rissa ho seco e son sfidato al campo,
dove io gir temo, e del tardar mi rodo,
la contesa è per te tu meco movi
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About Amor chi m'assicura
This Italian madrigal for SAATB voices, Amor chi m'assicura, opens with a dramatic interplay of vocal lines, reflecting the text's turbulent emotions. Philippe de Monte crafts a rich, polyphonic texture that captures the singer's internal conflict. The lyrics describe a desperate plea to Love itself, personified as an irresistible force. The poet feels caught between the desire to confront a beloved and the fear of her power, seeking protection from Love's arrows to overcome his beloved's disdain and win the battle, even if it leads to his joyful death. The music vividly portrays this struggle, with interwoven melodic lines and moments of intense harmonic tension.
