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Anima del cor mio
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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Anima del cor mio by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Anima del cor mio
Poi che da me misera, ti parti
S'ami confort'alcun a' miei martiri
Non isdegnar ch'almen ti segu'anch'io
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About Anima del cor mio
Monteverdi's Anima del cor mio is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, composed in Italian. It offers a poignant exploration of separation and enduring love, capturing the lament of a soul torn from its beloved. The text expresses a profound sorrow, with the speaker pleading for their departed spirit to offer solace from their suffering, and resolving to live as an example of love and faithfulness despite their pain. This setting would be ideal for a concert programme, offering a rich harmonic language and emotional depth characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition. Its intricate vocal interplay provides a rewarding challenge for an accomplished choir.
