"Gira il nemico, insidioso Amor" | Claudio Monteverdi | Tenet Vocal Artists

“Gira il nemico, insidioso Amor” Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) April 16, 2016 New York's Society for Ethical Culture Tenet Vocal Artists Aaron Sheehan, tenor Jason McStoots, tenor John Taylor Ward, bass Paul O'Dette, theorbo Charlie Weaver, theorbo Hank Heijink, theorbo Erin Headley, gamba Maria Christina Cleary, harp Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord Translation: The enemy, insidious Love, encircles The fortress of my heart. Quickly, act, for he is not far from here, Take up arms! Don’t allow him to approach, nor leap Onto the weak rampart, But rather let us sally forth boldly, Saddle the horses! Those are not fake weapons, he is nearing The gate with his forces. Quickly, act, for he is not distant, Everyone to his post! He wants to attack the bastion of my eyes With an impetuous charge. Quickly, act, for he is here and no mistake, Everyone to his horse! There is no more time, alas, for at a stroke He has become the master of my heart. To foot, save yourselves if you can, Fly! My heart, you cannot flee, you are dead and the servant of an arrogant tyrant, For the conqueror, already inside the court, Cries: “Fire, slaughter!” Help support Tenet's work: tenet.nyc/donate