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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 Bernardino Mosto — 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
Bernardino Mosto's Ardo sì, ma non t'amo is a striking example of secular Italian madrigal writing for SSATB voices. The music reflects the passionate and conflicting emotions of the text, with the five voices weaving complex lines that explore both ardour and disdain. The composer masterfully contrasts moments of intense feeling with passages of cooler reflection, mirroring the speaker's assertion that their burning desire is one of scorn, not love. This piece offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an accomplished choir to explore the rich harmonic language and dramatic text-painting characteristic of the late Renaissance madrigal tradition.
