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Ben mio, dammi il tuo core
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ben mio, dammi il tuo core by Claudio Saracini — Lyrics
Ben mio damm'il tuo core,
che fover ch'io desio
brama con questo tuo che camb'il mio,
gia ne l'estivo ardore,
pur contenti voleri,
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About Ben mio, dammi il tuo core
This delightful Italian secular song, Ben mio, dammi il tuo core, comes from the composer Claudio Saracini. Its text speaks of a lover's longing for union, asking for the beloved's heart and soul to be joined with their own, especially in the heat of summer. The words paint a picture of intense desire and the hope for a shared life, where two hearts beat as one, guided by love. Saracini's setting for solo voice captures this intimate and passionate sentiment with grace and expressive melody, typical of the madrigal tradition. It offers a charming glimpse into the personal and emotional world of Renaissance secular song.
