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Amor pien d'alto ardire
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor pien d'alto ardire by Francesco Maria Guaitoli — Lyrics
Amor pien d'alto ardire;
Da due lucenti stelle
Vibra calde fiammelle,
Ond'arde il cor già mio nel suo bel foco.
Ride Clorinda, ed ha del mio languire
Dolce diletto, e gioco;
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About Amor pien d'alto ardire
This evocative Italian madrigal for SSATB voices comes from Maurizio Moro's Del Giardino, published in 1593. Amor pien d'alto ardire paints a vivid picture of love's powerful and sometimes cruel nature. The text speaks of a heart burning with the fire of desire, ignited by a lover's bright eyes. Clorinda finds amusement in the singer's suffering, but Cupid intervenes, striking the lover once more to exact sweet revenge, ensuring their survival through a renewed passion. This secular Renaissance part-song is ideal for moments of dramatic expression, capturing the intensity and playful cruelty often associated with courtly love.
