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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 Ferdinando Pagano — 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
Ferdinando Pagano’s Ardo sì, ma non t’amo is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices. Set to Italian words by Guarini, the text expresses a complex emotional state. The singer declares they burn, but not with love, accusing their beloved of perfidy and ruthlessness. They lament being undeservedly loved by such a loyal admirer, vowing that their suffering will not be boasted of. The heart is healed, and any burning felt is now one of disdain, not love. Pagano’s setting captures the dramatic contrasts and emotional intensity characteristic of the madrigal tradition.
