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Amor, se i bei rubini
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.
SSATB · Gerhard Weydt
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Amor, se i bei rubini by Felice Anerio — Lyrics
Amor, se i bei rubini,
Discoprendo le perle al vivo sole,
Formano il dolce riso
E fan che sembr’il viso
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About Amor, se i bei rubini
Felice Anerio's SSATB madrigal Amor, se i bei rubini explores the captivating allure of a lover's smile. The text poetically compares the beloved's lips to rubies and teeth to pearls, set against a face resembling roses and violets. The singer questions why love, like a bee drawn to flowers, cannot partake in these sweet delights. This secular Italian part-song offers a rich harmonic language typical of the late Renaissance madrigal tradition, ideal for a skilled ensemble seeking expressive and intricate vocal writing.
