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Amor ecco si parte
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor ecco si parte by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Amor ecco si parte,
Di beltà, di virtù, di leggiadria,
La bella gemma mia,
Aime si parte il Sole
dell'occhi miei,
Deh, Amor s'egli pur vole,
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About Amor ecco si parte
Benedetto Pallavicino’s Amor ecco si parte is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. The text expresses the sorrow of parting, with the beloved described as a jewel, the sun of the singer’s eyes. The poet implores Love not to obscure the beloved's light but rather to carry his soul with her, to be breathed out from her lips. Pallavicino’s setting captures the emotional weight of these words, contrasting moments of passionate declamation with tender, intimate passages. This is a rich example of Renaissance part-music, ideal for ensembles seeking expressive and text-driven repertoire.
