This edition was prepared by Leonardo Lollini — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Colei per cui mi struggo
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Colei per cui mi struggo by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Colei per cui mi struggo in vivo foco
Di me si prende gioco
E si fa beffe ogn'hor de le mie pene.
Oh, la fa bene.
Se questo premio, Amor, questa mercede,
Stima de la mia fede,
Read full lyrics
About Colei per cui mi struggo
Giovanni Gastoldi's Colei per cui mi struggo is a delightful example of the Italian canzonetta genre. Scored for SSB voices, this secular work captures a lover's lament, where the object of his affection playfully mocks his suffering. The text expresses his frustration and disbelief that his devotion is met with such scorn, yet he vows to continue loving her, even as she pretends to dismiss his advances. Gastoldi's setting likely reflects the light and lively character of the canzonetta, making it a charming and engaging piece for choirs seeking music with a clear narrative and expressive Italian text.
