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Amor tien il suo Regno
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amor tien il suo Regno by Alfonso Ferrabosco I — Lyrics
Amor tien il suo Regno
Nel viso di costei colmo si sdegno;
Tal che sdegno ed Amor amici sono,
E l'uno è fatto a l'altro sede e trono.
E tal tregua fatto anno
Per farmi oltraggio, ed arrecarmi danno,
Ond'or tra loro più non fan contesa;
Ma congiurati sono à farmi offesa.
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About Amor tien il suo Regno
Alfonso Ferrabosco II composed this secular Italian madrigal for SSAT voices. The text explores the complex relationship between Love and Disdain, personified as close companions who have formed an alliance to torment the narrator. He experiences a 'double martyrdom, double torment,' unsure if the burning passion he feels stems from disdain or love. The poem concludes with the speaker musing that Love might be staying with Disdain out of pity, fearing that if he were to see just one of them alone, his soul would flee in a sigh. This work showcases the expressive possibilities of Renaissance part-music through its rich harmonic language and intricate vocal lines, reflecting the text's emotional depth.
