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Amor il mio tormento - Infelicita d'amante
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor il mio tormento - Infelicita d'amante by Giovanni Stefani — Lyrics
Amor il mio tormento e la mia pena,
con chi guerra mi fa pace non trova,
il pianto e vano e'l sospirar non giova
per ottener pieta non che mercede.
Mostro in darno il mio male a chi nol vede,
e per doglia mi struggo antica e nova
e s'io discopro Amore a chi nol prova
come in se nol conosce in me nol crede.
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About Amor il mio tormento - Infelicita d'amante
This Italian secular madrigal from the Renaissance offers a poignant expression of unrequited love. The text vividly portrays the singer's torment and suffering, contrasting their deep devotion with the beloved's indifference and cruelty. The composer's setting captures the emotional intensity of the lyrics, with the music reflecting the pain and anguish of the lover. This is a challenging yet rewarding piece for a tenor voice, ideal for programs exploring the rich tradition of Renaissance secular part-music and its exploration of human emotion. Its dramatic text and expressive musicality would make it a compelling choice for an audition or a concert.
