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Cor mio se m' uccidete
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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Cor mio se m' uccidete by Adriano Banchieri — Lyrics
Cor mio se m'uccidete,
ditemi che farete?
Moriro, si, moriro,
ma in vita tornero.
Ahime ben mio, non fate
ch'il cor mi tormentate,
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About Cor mio se m' uccidete
Adriano Banchieri's Cor mio se m' uccidete is a secular Italian villanella for two sopranos and bass. The text expresses a lover's plea, with the singer lamenting that if their beloved kills them, they will die, but hope to return to life. The music reflects this emotional turmoil, with moments of despair and fleeting hope. Banchieri, a key figure in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque, was known for his inventive and often humorous compositions. This piece showcases his skill in setting dramatic texts with lively and engaging vocal lines, characteristic of the villanella genre.
