Amor s'in lei ch'è un ghiaccio

Nicolo Peruve’s Amor s'in lei ch'è un ghiaccio is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB. The text describes a lover’s plight: his heart is aflame, yet the object of his affection is cold as ice. He longs for release from this painful state, pleading with Cupid to either break the bonds that tie him or allow him to extinguish the burning passion within his chest. The rich five-part texture offers ample opportunity for expressive word-painting, capturing the contrasting themes of burning desire and icy indifference. This work would be a compelling choice for an ensemble seeking to explore the emotional depth and musical sophistication of the Italian madrigal tradition.