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Amore l'altro giorno se n'andava
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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Amore l'altro giorno se n'andava by Ghinolfo Dattari — 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 corre una rosa:
un'ape il ponse ch'era dentro ascosa.
Subitamente corse via piangendo
la madre che lo vide addolorato,
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About Amore l'altro giorno se n'andava
Ghinolfo Dattari’s Amore l’altro giorno se n’andava is a charming secular villanella for double choir (SATB, AATB). The music paints a vivid picture of the text’s narrative. The first choir might introduce the imagery, with the second choir echoing or commenting, creating an engaging dialogue. The text tells the story of Cupid, who, while picking a rose, is stung by a bee. His mother, Venus, playfully chides him for his own sting, reminding him of the pain his arrows cause others. The composer captures this light-hearted scene with bright harmonies and lively rhythms, making it ideal for a choir looking for an engaging Italian Renaissance madrigal.
