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Euro gentil se d'amoroso ardore
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Euro gentil se d'amoroso ardore by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Euro gentil se d'amoroso ardore
Giamai l'alma t'accese alcun bel lume,
Spiega in ponente le veloci piume,
Dov'è colei che tien seco il mio core
A cui con queste amare onde che fuore
Spargo da gli occhi in lagrimoso fiume
Porta i sospiri miei che per costume
A mille dal mio sen trae il dolore.
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About Euro gentil se d'amoroso ardore
This enchanting five-part madrigal by Orlando di Lasso sets a sophisticated Italian poem exploring the pains and hopes of love. The text speaks of a gentle west wind (Euro gentil) being urged to carry the singer's sighs and tears to his beloved, who holds his heart. He imagines approaching her with humble reverence, hoping for relief from his suffering, yet aware that his intense emotions might be consumed by her radiant presence. Lasso's masterful setting, for SAATB voices, captures the delicate interplay between longing and adoration, the flowing melodic lines mirroring the emotional currents described in the verse. It is a fine example of secular Renaissance part-music, showcasing the composer's skill in depicting poetic imagery through sound.
