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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 Antonio Morari — 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
This dramatic secular madrigal for SATTB voices is a powerful expression of unrequited and scorned love. The text, set by Antonio Morari, describes a heart that burns, but not with love; it is consumed by disdain for a perfidious and pitiless beloved who is unworthy of the singer's loyal affection. The speaker declares they will no longer boast of their pain, for their heart is healed. This Italian Renaissance part-song offers a rich harmonic language and explores the complex emotions of rejection and eventual liberation from a painful attachment, making it a compelling choice for a discerning choir looking for expressive, text-driven repertoire.
