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Care luci amorose
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Care luci amorose by Amadio Freddi — Lyrics
Care luci amorose,
Se voi non uccidete,
Vagheggiar non sapete,
Ohime che fate,
Dunque voi vi turbate,
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About Care luci amorose
Amadio Freddi was a composer of secular Renaissance part-music. This lively Italian madrigal, Care luci amorose, is written for SSATB voices. The text expresses a playful dialogue, with the singer lamenting that if the beloved's eyes do not wound with love, they fail to charm. When the beloved appears troubled, the singer's own tears fall, mirroring their sorrow. The composer vividly captures the text's emotional shifts, from charm and light to distress and shared tears. It is a rewarding work for a capable choir, showcasing the expressive possibilities of the Italian madrigal tradition.
