Taken from her third book, dated 1687, this motet is described as suitable for sopranos or tenor, though the line "I am the life of hearts, I am sweet Mary" suggests that the tenor Leonarda had in mind might also have been a woman... The piece is neither as extensive nor as demanding as "Dulcis amor", but singers will particularly enjoy the gently rolling triple time sections that open and close the piece.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Soprano (or Tenor), continuo.
Click HERE to see the introduction and the first page of the score.