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Amorose viole
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amorose viole by Hans Nielsen — Lyrics
Amorose viole, a cui dolce rugiada è il pianto mio
Se altro che voi desio l'odor vostro onde io vivo
Auro me invole, care viole e liete
Gemme de Amor, gioie del cor profonde
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About Amorose viole
Hans Nielsen's Amorose viole is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. The text, rich in poetic imagery, speaks of a lover's devotion, comparing his tears to dew nourishing violets. He expresses his desire for these flowers, the source of his life and joy, and pleads with them to grow, even if his life becomes a sacrifice for their beauty. The composer captures the sentiment of longing and idealized love characteristic of the madrigal tradition, with intricate vocal lines reflecting the text's emotional depth. This part-music offers a beautiful exploration of Renaissance ideals of love and nature through exquisite vocal writing.
