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Amor n’e causa, che nel cor m’ha impresso
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor n’e causa, che nel cor m’ha impresso by Claudio Merulo — Lyrics
Amor n’è causa, che nel cor m’ha impresso
la forma tua così leggiadra e bella;
e posto ci ha l’ardir, l’ingegno appresso,
e la virtù di che ciascun favella;
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About Amor n’e causa, che nel cor m’ha impresso
Imagine a setting where lovers exchange eloquent compliments. This Italian madrigal by Claudio Merulo, set for SSA voices, explores themes of love and beauty with a sophisticated musical language. The text speaks of love impressing a beautiful form upon the heart, bestowing boldness, intellect, and virtue. It poetically suggests that such perfection would inevitably capture the admiration of all, even inspiring artful attempts to win affection. Merulo’s setting would offer a delightful opportunity for a choir to explore the expressive nuances of Renaissance secular part-music, bringing to life the intricate sentiments of the original Italian lyrics.
