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Ah che non si conviene
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ah che non si conviene by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Ah, che non si conviene
romper la fede a chi la fe’ mantiene.
Il mio fermo voler è quell’istesso
lontan da voi, ch’esservi suole appresso,
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About Ah che non si conviene
Claudio Monteverdi’s Ah che non si conviene is a secular madrigal for two voices. The text expresses a profound declaration of constancy in love. The singer asserts that faith must not be broken with one who remains faithful. Distance from the beloved will not alter their steadfast resolve, which even death cannot change. Like a rock unmoved by waves, they wish to live and die with their beloved, affirming an unwavering commitment through all circumstances. This intimate duet explores the depth of devotion with expressive intensity characteristic of Monteverdi's madrigal writing.
