Lentini’s Ballad
About Lentini’s Ballad
Giacomo da Lentini was a 13th century Italian poet who was a notary at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is said to have invented the sonnet. Lentini’s Ballad is based on the famous poem ‘Amor è un desio che ven da core’ (Love is a desire that comes from the heart).
Performance Note
It sounds great as an instrumental work, but there is also an option for a vocal version using the Italian lyrics of the poem, making the work even more special!