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Amor, se giusto sei
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Amor, se giusto sei by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Amor, se giusto sei,
fa che la donna mia
anch'ella giusta sia.
Io l'amo, tu il conosci, ed ella il vede,
ma pur mi strazia e mi trafigge il core,
e per piú mio dolore
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About Amor, se giusto sei
This striking SSATB madrigal from Monteverdi opens with a vigorous, imitative texture. The composer sets a secular Italian text that pleads with Love itself to ensure the beloved woman is faithful. The text describes the lover’s torment and heartbreak, arguing that her infidelity is not only a personal pain but also a disgrace to Love’s dominion. The music mirrors this emotional intensity, with contrapuntal lines weaving together to express the singer’s desperate plea for reciprocal affection, culminating in a fervent appeal for love to be rewarded with love.
