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Credete forse di farmi morire?
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Credete forse di farmi morire? by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Credete forse di farmi morire,
Per l'odio che mostrate?
Oh, come v'ingannate!
Sappiate che'l mio core
Serve chi per amor li rende amore.
Bramate forse di darmi tomento
Sprezzando l'amor mio?
Oh che folle desio!
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About Credete forse di farmi morire?
This charming Italian canzonetta by Giovanni Gastoldi is ideal for a light-hearted moment in a concert programme. Written for treble voices (SSB), it expresses the singer's defiance against a lover who, despite their cruelty, is unable to truly harm the singer. The text speaks of a heart that serves only those who return love for love. The singer asserts their independence, stating that any scorn from the beloved is futile and that they no longer care for the lover's affection. Gastoldi's setting would have been perfect for informal Renaissance gatherings, offering a delightful contrast to more serious motets.
