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Altro non e'il mio cor - Disperatione amorosa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Altro non e'il mio cor - Disperatione amorosa by Giovanni Stefani — Lyrics
Altro non e'il mio cor
che desir e dolor,
ciascun pianga il mio canto
che chi languir mi fa,
sorda com' aspesta s'io piag'o canto.
Sei capei di fin or',
come m'insegn'amor,
canto, bei lumi ardenti,
pur come il pianto va,
il suon di sua belta,
disperlo ai venti.
Spesso la notte'l di,
amor, che mi feri,
meco piange il mio male,
misero ma che pro
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About Altro non e'il mio cor - Disperatione amorosa
Giovanni Stefani's Altro non e'il mio cor, a madrigal for solo voice, sets a poignant Italian text that speaks of unrequited love. The lyrics express a heart consumed by longing and pain, lamenting a love that offers no solace and an unresponsive beloved. The singer pleads with love itself, detailing sleepless nights filled with sorrow and the futility of seeking mercy. The music captures the despair and hopelessness of the text, painting a vivid picture of emotional anguish. This secular piece is suitable for moments when a choir director seeks a work of intense personal reflection and dramatic expression, offering a powerful solo opportunity within a Renaissance context.
