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Cor mio deh non languire
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.
SSAAB · Willem Verkaik
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Cor mio deh non languire by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Cor mio, deh, non languire,
Che fai teco languir l'anima mia.
Odi i caldi sospiri: à te gl'invia,
La pietate e'l desire.
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About Cor mio deh non languire
Benedetto Pallavicino was a significant composer of the late Italian Renaissance, known for his madrigals. This five-part setting, SSAAB, showcases his skill in weaving together vocal lines. The text is Italian, expressing a passionate plea from the heart: 'My heart, oh do not languish.' The composer captures the intense emotions of longing and desire, with the soul mirroring the heart's suffering. The lyrics speak of sending warm sighs, driven by pity and yearning. The text culminates in a poignant reflection on love and life, suggesting that to die would be to give life, and it is unjust for one to die while their heart lives within another's breast. Pallavicino's madrigal is a striking example of the genre's expressive power.
