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Ecce amor che trionfante
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ecce amor che trionfante by Raffaello Rontani — Lyrics
Ecco amor che trionfante,
seco i suoi vint'in nobil pomp'adduce,
volga ognun dal cieco duce,
piu veloce che puo gl'occhi e le piante,
e'l suo vestigio errante, fuggir non tardi,
che da suoi dardi
per altrui maigia mai rimedio fu.
Sott' il tenero sembiante,
dove pur regia maestà riluce,
nutre un foco senze luce,
quel che sembra fanicullo ed è gigante,
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About Ecce amor che trionfante
This striking Italian madrigal portrays the triumphant power of love. The text describes how love, a blind but potent leader, parades his captives in a noble procession. It urges listeners to flee from his power with all speed, as there is no remedy against his arrows. The singer, presented in a solo setting, conveys the torment of one ensnared by this cruel captor. The music should capture the dramatic imagery and the emotional intensity of the lyrics, reflecting the Renaissance fascination with word-painting and expressive harmony. The piece is a vivid exploration of love's overwhelming force and the inescapable nature of its influence.
