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Baci amorosi e cari
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Willem Verkaik
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Baci amorosi e cari by Antonio Cifra — Lyrics
Baci amorosi e cari,
Cibi della mia vita,
Ch'or m'involat'hor mi rendet'il core,
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About Baci amorosi e cari
Antonio Cifra's Baci amorosi e cari is a richly scored madrigal for SSATB voices. The music vividly depicts the text's theme of love's potent embrace. Cifra explores the duality of passion, where sweet kisses can steal the heart, yet the soul, entranced by such rapture, finds itself oblivious to any pain, even in the throes of intense emotion. This secular Italian work showcases the composer's skill in weaving intricate vocal lines, creating a dynamic interplay between the five parts that captures the breathless intensity of love's experience. It is a compelling example of the Renaissance madrigal tradition, offering a rewarding challenge for an accomplished choir.
