This edition was prepared by Leonardo Lollini — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Bella d'Amor guerriera
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Bella d'Amor guerriera by Ruggiero Giovannelli — Lyrics
1 Bella, d'Amor guerriera e valorosa,
Che pria mi fuste dolce et hor sdegnosa.
Per qual mio fallo o per qual mia sventura
Mi vi mostrate dura?
2 Altra cagion non posso imaginare,
Se non che odiato io sia per troppo amare.
Pur io merto perdono se l'ardore
Altrui non scuopre il core.
Read full lyrics
About Bella d'Amor guerriera
This is a secular Italian canzonetta by Ruggiero Giovannelli, set for a divided choir of SSAT and SATB. The text speaks of a lover who has become disdainful, wondering why his beloved now treats him harshly. He suspects it is because he loves her too much, yet he pleads for mercy, declaring he will remain devoted in all circumstances. If she desires his ultimate torment, he asks her to be as cruel as possible, for only then will he be truly killed. This expressive text is brought to life by Giovannelli's masterful setting, with intricate vocal interplay suited to the canzonetta style.
