Amor se la mia donna

Annibale Zoilo's Amor se la mia donna is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices, perfect for a sophisticated chamber music program. The text expresses a lover's plea to Cupid, asking the god of love to redirect his arrows. If Cupid wounds the beloved, the lover's own pain will find its end in her wound, a common theme of unrequited or deeply felt love in the Renaissance. Zoilo's setting would have been intended for intimate gatherings and courtly entertainment, showcasing the expressive capabilities of vocal polyphony during the 16th century. This madrigal offers a chance for choirs to explore intricate vocal interplay and heightened emotional expression in the Italian language.