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Ardo sì, ma non t'amo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ardo sì, ma non t'amo by Gasparo Costa — Lyrics
Ardo sì ma non t'amo
Perfida e dispietata,
Indegnamente amata
Da un si leale amante.
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About Ardo sì, ma non t'amo
A passionate madrigal for SATTB choir, Ardo sì, ma non t'amo is a dramatic setting of Italian words by Guarini. The text expresses a fierce rejection of a faithless lover, whose disdain has ironically inspired the singer's own burning scorn. Despite claims of a 'healthy heart,' the emotion is clearly intense, creating a powerful contrast between outward declarations and inner feeling. Gasparo Costa's music captures this turbulent sentiment, ideal for an expressive programme of secular Renaissance part-music. The rich SATTB voicing allows for complex harmonic interplay, bringing the text's emotional journey to life with dramatic flair.
