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Cara la mia vita
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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Cara la mia vita by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Cara la vita mia,
Egli è pur vero ch’altra fiamma d’amor
Non v’ars il petto in tanto tempo
Sì turbat’ e fiero,
Poi che con gl'occh’io veggio
l’aria suave e’l bel sereno volto
E con l’orecchi ascolto
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About Cara la mia vita
On a summer evening, as the light fades and the air grows still, a choir might find itself drawn to the rich, intricate beauty of Giaches de Wert’s Cara la mia vita. This secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices, from the Renaissance, offers a profound expression of deep affection. The text speaks of an enduring love, a flame that has never faltered, and the joy found in the beloved’s presence—the sight of their serene face and the sound of their sweet words. The composer masterfully uses the five voices to weave a complex emotional landscape, where moments of intense passion and heartfelt longing are tempered by profound contentment and a soothing peace. It’s a piece that captures the very essence of devotion and the quiet bliss of shared intimacy.
