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Arsi un tempo, ed amai
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Arsi un tempo, ed amai by Salamone Rossi — Lyrics
Arsi un tempo, ed amai,
E di che fiamma, e con che fede, Amore,
Tu'l sai, ch'eri Signore
De la mia vita. Hor, se l'usato foco
In mè non hà più loco,
Perdona al cor tradito, ed innocente;
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About Arsi un tempo, ed amai
Salamone Rossi's Arsi un tempo, ed amai is a rich SSATB madrigal from the Italian Renaissance. The music opens with imitative entries, creating a dense yet agile texture that perfectly captures the text's emotional turmoil. The composer expertly weaves the five voices together, with moments of homophony and intricate polyphony reflecting the dramatic unfolding of the poem. The text, taken from Guarini's Rime, speaks of past love and betrayal, portraying a heart that, though wounded, remains innocent. The composer's setting vividly conveys the singer's plea for forgiveness, contrasting the burning intensity of love with the chilling frost of righteous indignation. This secular part-song offers a compelling dramatic and musical journey for an experienced choir.
