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Amor se tu sei dio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor se tu sei dio by Maistre Jhan — Lyrics
Amor, se tu sei Dio
e se tu sei signor de veri amanti,
odi i lamenti miei si gravi e tanti.
La bella donna che meco
legasti d'un pensier, d'una fed' e d'un sol foco,
hai com' in tempo poco
dal mio nodo si è sciolta
e d'un altro si lega ond' io mi rodo.
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About Amor se tu sei dio
A secular Italian madrigal for SATBB voices, Maistre Jhan’s Amor se tu sei dio is a passionate plea to the god of love. The text, a lament from a spurned lover, directly addresses Amor, questioning his power and fidelity when the beloved has broken their bond. The composer vividly portrays the pain and bewilderment of betrayal, asking Amor to prove himself by ensuring the faithless lover suffers the same anguish. This expressive work would suit a programme exploring themes of unrequited love or dramatic vocal interplay, offering a rich harmonic and contrapuntal experience for an accomplished choir.
