Poet/poetic source: Anonymous poet
Poetic form/text type: None
Music composer: Luca Marenzio (c.1553-1599)
Music source: Il primo libro de madrigali a 5 voci (Gardano press, Venice, 1580)
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Madonna mia gentil, ringrazio Amore che tolto m'abbia il core dandolo a voi ch'avete non sol beltà ma sete ornata di virtù tal che m'avviso stando in terra godere il Paradiso. |
My gentle lady, I thank Cupid who stole away my heart, giving it to you, who has not only beauty but is adorned with such virtue that I believe while remaining on earth, enjoys Paradise. |