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Caro mio ben
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Caro mio ben by Domenico Micheli — Lyrics
Caro mio ben come facesti mai,
A mettermi si presto in tanti guai,
Quando ripens' al fuoco a la saetta' al laccio,
Onde ferit' e strett' a poco a poco,
Ne l'incendio crudel tutto mi sfaccio,
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About Caro mio ben
A welcome addition to any program of Renaissance secular music, Domenico Micheli's Caro mio ben is a setting for SATTB choir of a poignant Italian text. The composer captures the drama of the words with striking harmonic shifts and vibrant contrapuntal writing. The text speaks of a lover's bewilderment and pain at being so quickly ensnared by love's fire. The music vividly portrays this emotional turmoil, building to moments of intense passion. This piece would sit well in a concert program alongside other Italian madrigals, offering a powerful expression of unrequited or overwhelming affection. Its complex vocal lines will engage singers and auditors alike.
