Amarilli, mia bella

Giulio Caccini, an Italian composer of the late Renaissance, was a prominent figure in the development of a style of solo singing accompanied by simple chordal accompaniment. His most famous work, "Amarilli, mia bella," is a delightful example of this musical style.  "Amarilli, mia bella" is a captivating madrigal that showcases Caccini's gift for expressive vocal writing. The text, written by Giovanni Battista Guarini, speaks of unrequited love and longing, a common theme in Renaissance poetry.