Phyllis, I fain would die now

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composer

Thomas Morley (1557/8-1602)

author of text

Anonymous - Renaissance

Recordings

English Madrigals

The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (conductor)

GIMSE403Gimell (budget price)

This unique album, the only recording by The Tallis Scholars of English Madrigals and their first-ever digital recording, was made in the Great Hall at Deene Park, Northamptonshire, on April 23rd, 24th and 25th, 1982. There are also 7 bonus tracks ...» More

Details

The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (conductor)

Track 3 on GIMSE403 [5'31] Gimell (budget price)

Amintas: Phyllis, I fain would die now.
Phyllis: O to die what should move thee?
Amintas: For that you do not love me.
Phyllis: I love thee, but plain to make it
Ask what thou wilt and take it.
Amintas: O sweet, then this I crave thee,
Since you to love will have me,
Give me in my tormenting
One kiss for my contenting.
Phyllis: This unawares doth daunt me,
Else what thou wilt I grant thee.
Amintas: Ah Phyllis, well I see then,
My death thy joy will be then.
Phyllis: O no, I request thee
To tarry but some fitter time and leisure.
Amintas: Alas, death will arrest me
You know before I shall possess this treasure.
Both: No dear, do not languish,
Temper this sadness,
For time and love with gladness,
Once ere long will provide for this our anguish.