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Ancidetemi pur
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ancidetemi pur by Jacques Arcadelt — Lyrics
Ancidetemi pur gravi(*) martiri
Che'l viver mi sia noia
Che'l morir mi fia gioia
Ma lassate ir gli estremi miei sospiri
A trovar quella ch'è cagion ch'io muoia
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About Ancidetemi pur
Arcadelt's Ancidetemi pur is a secular Italian madrigal for SATB choir. The text expresses a lover's plea to be killed, finding more joy in death than life, provided his dying sighs can reach the cruel beloved. He wishes to tell this 'impious beast' that his honour lies in perishing for her love. This setting captures the intense, dramatic emotions of the Renaissance madrigal, with rich harmonies and flowing melodic lines that reflect the text's passionate turmoil and ultimate resignation.
