Composer

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Sigismondo d'India

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:18

Alla Guerra d'Amore is a madrigal cycle composed by Sigismondo d'India in the early 17th century. The cycle was first published in 1602 and premiered in the same year in Mantua, Italy. The cycle consists of 21 madrigals, each with its own unique character and musical style. The first movement, "Alla Guerra d'Amore," sets the tone for the entire cycle with its lively and energetic music. The second movement, "Occhi, un tempo mia vita," is a more introspective piece that explores the pain of lost love. The third movement, "Non mi dir, Amor," is a playful and flirtatious piece that showcases d'India's skill at writing music that is both light-hearted and complex. The fourth movement, "Se tu, Silvio, crudel," is a dramatic and intense piece that explores the theme of unrequited love. The fifth movement, "Lascia, Amor, e siegui Marte," is a martial piece that celebrates the power of love to conquer all obstacles. The sixth movement, "Non voglio amare," is a melancholy piece that explores the pain of unrequited love. The seventh movement, "Se l'aura spira," is a pastoral piece that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joys of love. The eighth movement, "Amor, io parto," is a bittersweet piece that explores the pain of leaving a loved one behind. The ninth movement, "Occhi, piangete," is a mournful piece that explores the pain of lost love. The tenth movement, "Se tu, Silvio, crudel," is a reprise of the fourth movement, but with a different musical setting. The eleventh movement, "Lascia, Amor, e siegui Marte," is a reprise of the fifth movement, but with a different musical setting. The twelfth movement, "Non voglio amare," is a reprise of the sixth movement, but with a different musical setting. The thirteenth movement, "Se l'aura spira," is a reprise of the seventh movement, but with a different musical setting. The fourteenth movement, "Amor, io parto," is a reprise of the eighth movement, but with a different musical setting. The fifteenth movement, "Occhi, piangete," is a reprise of the ninth movement, but with a different musical setting. The sixteenth movement, "Se tu, Silvio, crudel," is a reprise of the fourth and tenth movements, but with a different musical setting. The seventeenth movement, "Lascia, Amor, e siegui Marte," is a reprise of the fifth and eleventh movements, but with a different musical setting. The eighteenth movement, "Non voglio amare," is a reprise of the sixth and twelfth movements, but with a different musical setting. The nineteenth movement, "Se l'aura spira," is a reprise of the seventh and thirteenth movements, but with a different musical setting. The twentieth movement, "Amor, io parto," is a reprise of the eighth and fourteenth movements, but with a different musical setting. The final movement, "Occhi, piangete," is a reprise of the ninth and fifteenth movements, but with a different musical setting. Overall, Alla Guerra d'Amore is a masterful work that showcases d'India's skill at writing music that is both complex and emotionally powerful. The cycle explores a wide range of themes, from the joys of love to the pain of lost love, and features a variety of musical styles and settings. It remains a beloved work in the madrigal repertoire to this day.

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