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Who composed Beltà poi che t'assenti?

Beltà poi che t'assenti was composed by Carlo Gesualdo.

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Beltà poi che t'assenti is sung in Italian.

Beltà poi che t'assenti by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 29, 2026

2 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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Composer: Carlo Gesualdo

Format: Staff

Language: Italian

Pages: 4 pages

This edition was prepared by Maia McCormick — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Beltà poi che t'assenti by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics

Beltà poi che t’assenti Come ne porti il cor Porta i tormenti. Ché tormentato cor

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About Beltà poi che t'assenti

Carlo Gesualdo's madrigal Beltà poi che t'assenti expresses the profound anguish of separation. The text laments that when beauty departs, it takes the heart with it, leaving behind only torment. The composer, renowned for his expressive and often dissonant style, captures the pain of a heart that can truly feel the agony of dying, while a heartless soul cannot comprehend such suffering. Scored for SAATB voices, this Italian secular work is a powerful example of the madrigal genre, reflecting the intense emotional exploration characteristic of the period.