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Cara dolce mia speme
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Cara dolce mia speme by Piero Benedetti — Lyrics
Cara dolce mia speme,
oggi pur m'abbandoni,
ne piu nel cor mi suon
in dolce premio di lia lunga fede,
ah se pur vuol mia forte
ch'altri d'ogni mio ben
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About Cara dolce mia speme
Piero Benedetti’s Cara dolce mia speme is a solo aria for soprano, sung in Italian. The text expresses profound sorrow at the abandonment by a hoped-for love. The singer laments that even though their long faith has gone unrewarded, and death does not offer solace, they must endure a life of pain, consumed by longing and love. The music reflects this profound sadness and despair, offering a poignant expression of unrequited affection and the enduring pain of loss. This piece provides a powerful emotional journey for the solo soprano, drawing on the rich tradition of Italian aria.
