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Fatto amante Francesco
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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Fatto amante Francesco by Giovanni Francesco Anerio — Lyrics
Fatto amante Francesco de le piaghe di Christo,
Piange per farne glorioso acquisto,
Et ecco in mezzo al pianto,
E mani,e piedi e petto,
Ferir si sente in tanto.
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About Fatto amante Francesco
This striking Italian motet for two voices, SB, draws on the expressive language of the madrigal to set a text of intense spiritual devotion. The music reflects the poignant imagery of the lyrics, which speak of Christ's wounds and the suffering soul's joyful acceptance of spiritual pain. Anerio masterfully depicts the text's emotional arc, from the profound sorrow of contemplating the wounds to the ecstatic embrace of divine love they represent. The close interplay between the two vocal lines creates moments of both exquisite tenderness and dramatic intensity, making Fatto amante Francesco a powerful and moving liturgical work.
