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Gira il nemico insidioso Amore
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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Gira il nemico insidioso Amore by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Gira il nemico insidioso amore
la rocca del mio core.
Su presto ch'egli qui poco lontano
armi, armi alla mano.
Noi lasciamo accostar ch'egli non saglia
sulla fiacca muraglia,
ma facciam fuor una sortita bella,
butta, butta la sella.
Armi false non son ch'ei s'avvicina
col grosso la cortina.
Su presto, ch'egli qui poco discosto
tutti, tutti al suo posto.
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About Gira il nemico insidioso Amore
Monteverdi’s Gira il nemico insidioso Amore is a secular madrigal for ATB voices. The music vividly depicts the treacherous nature of love as an attacking enemy. The initial texture suggests a cautious approach, with the voices building suspense. As the text describes the enemy’s advance, the music becomes more urgent, urging a sortie. The quick succession of text and the driving rhythms in the vocal lines reflect the intensity of the battle and the plea for a swift defence. The piece culminates in a sense of inevitable surrender as love's power overwhelms any resistance, creating a dramatic and compelling miniature.
