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Come farò cor mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Come farò cor mio by Fedele Saloni — Lyrics
1. Come farò cor mio quando mi parta,
Se sol pensando alla crudel partita,
Mi sento venir men l'alma e la vita.
2. Come farò cor mio quando lontano
Sarò da gli occhi tuoi leggiadri e belli
Che m'aventaro al cor mille quadrelli.
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About Come farò cor mio
This canzonetta, Come farò cor mio, is a charming example of secular Italian part-music from the Renaissance. Scored for two sopranos and tenor (SST), it is ideally suited for smaller ensembles or for a choir looking for lighter repertoire. The text expresses profound sorrow at the prospect of separation from a loved one. The singer laments the imminent departure, feeling his soul and life drain away even at the thought. He reflects on the pain of distance, imagining his beloved's eyes as arrows piercing his heart. The final stanza pleads for death to spare him the agony of parting, as he would rather die than endure such a separation. Fedele Saloni’s setting captures the emotional intensity of the verses with delicate musicality.
