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Che dar più
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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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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Che dar più by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Che dar più vi poss'io?
Caro mio ben, prendete, eccovi il core,
pegno della mia fede e del mio amore.
E se per darli vita a voi l'invio,
no'l lasciate morire;
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About Che dar più
Claudio Monteverdi's Che dar più is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices in Italian. Madrigals were a vital genre of secular part-music in the Renaissance, often setting sophisticated poetry. In this work, Monteverdi explores the emotional landscape of love and devotion. The text speaks of offering one's heart as a pledge of faith and love, urging the beloved to nurture it with joy, as love has made it theirs. The singer's image is clearly imprinted within the heart, emphasizing the intimate connection and deep affection conveyed through the music.
