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Amore l'altro giorno
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amore l'altro giorno by Giovanni Ferretti — Lyrics
Amore l'altro giorno se n'andava
Solo soletto senza stral'e l'arco,
Tutto lascivo, di pensieri scarco.
Per una valle di bei fior dipinta
Chinossi in terra per corr'una rosa
Un'ape il ponse ch'era dentr'ascosa.
Subitamente corse via piangendo.
La madre che lo vidde adolorato
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About Amore l'altro giorno
This engaging secular madrigal for SATTB voices by Giovanni Ferretti sets a charming text in Italian. The poem narrates a light-hearted episode where Cupid, stripped of his bow and arrows, is stung by a bee while trying to pluck a rose. His mother Venus playfully chides him, questioning what he would do to others with his arrows if a tiny bee can cause him such distress. Ferretti’s music likely captures the wit and narrative flow of the text, making it a delightful choice for madrigal groups or choirs looking for spirited Renaissance part-music. Its intricate vocal writing would suit a skilled ensemble seeking to explore both expressive text-painting and vocal agility within a secular context.
