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Credimi vita mia
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.
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Credimi vita mia by Marc'Antonio Mazzone — Lyrics
Credimi vita mia, credim' un poco
Che per te son un foco
E s'io ti dico ch'ardo
Di gratia non mi dir che sia bugiardo
Fatti crudel ben mio quanto ti pare
Ch'ogn' hor ti voglio amare
Se ben mi dice il core
Che non havrai pietà del mio dolore.
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About Credimi vita mia
Perfect for a chamber choir or small vocal ensemble, this Italian madrigal by Marc'Antonio Mazzone offers a passionate expression of unrequited love. The text vividly portrays the singer's intense ardour, his plea for belief, and his determination to continue loving even in the face of cruelty. The composer uses the intensity of the Italian language to convey the depth of emotion, with the text describing a burning fire of love and a promise to cry out until pity is granted. The soprano, soprano, and tenor (SST) voicing allows for intimate and intricate interplay between the voices, making this a compelling choice for a concert programme seeking both emotional depth and musical sophistication.
