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I love, alas, yet I am not beloved
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATTB · James Gibb
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I love, alas, yet I am not beloved by George Kirbye — Lyrics
I love, alas, yet am I not beloved;
My suits are all rejected,
And all my looks suspected.
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About I love, alas, yet I am not beloved
George Kirbye’s madrigal I love, alas, yet I am not beloved is a poignant setting of a text exploring unrequited love and rejection. Sung by SSATTB voices, this English madrigal would suit a secular concert programme, perhaps for an autumn or winter concert, reflecting the melancholy mood of the lyrics. The composer’s skill in word painting is evident as the music captures the sighs and frustrations of the narrator’s plight. This secular part-music from the Renaissance era offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for an experienced choir, allowing them to explore the rich harmonies and expressive text painting characteristic of the genre.
