Dammi la mano

Alessandro Orologio's Dammi la mano is a charming secular madrigal for three-part women's voices (SSA). Set in Italian, the text paints a vivid picture of playful courtship. The music likely mirrors the lightheartedness of the lyrics, which speak of a lover pleading with Filli to join him amongst the leaves and flowers, while Cupid plays. The singer is urged to cast aside his weapons and dance to Aminta's tune, expressing the burning passion that even rocks cannot withstand. The verses then describe the lover's desire to sing his heart's flames and torments to the sound of a tranquil river, with Filli letting down her golden hair to reveal the sun's rays that have ensnared him. The piece culminates in a plea for a kiss, a reward for unwavering love and a plea for pity.