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Amorosetto fiore
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Amorosetto fiore by Maddalena Casulana — Lyrics
Amorosetto fiore,
Che’l bel sen toccherai de la mia diva,
Prega lei che si priva
Piu non sia di pietad’e cortesia,
Ma che benigna e pia
Si mostri con un suo fedel amante.
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About Amorosetto fiore
This Italian madrigal by Maddalena Casulana presents a charming scene where the singer implores a "little flower" to approach his beloved. The flower is asked to convey a plea for his lady to show pity and kindness to her faithful lover. The text expresses a longing for her to turn her radiant eyes more gently towards the singer, whose tears are now diminishing. He hopes she will eventually grant him happiness and allow him to enjoy her beauty. Casulana's SATB setting captures the delicate and heartfelt nature of this secular Renaissance part-song, creating an intimate and expressive musical moment.
