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Crudel, to vuoi partire
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Crudel, to vuoi partire by Claudio Saracini — Lyrics
Crudel, tu vuoi partire, non m'el negar ch'io so.
Ahi dolor, ahi martiri, martir ond' io morro.
Perfido e lusinghiero, dove rivolg'il pie.
non fu mai vero, ch'ardesti unqua per me.
Non fur, non fur veraci, quei pianti e quei sospir.
Ah lusinghe mendice, ah mentiti desir.
O se fueghiott'Amore, qual che favilla'in sen.
Dall' incostante core, spari com' un balen.
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About Crudel, to vuoi partire
Sung by a solo soprano, this Italian madrigal by Claudio Saracini captures the anguish of a spurned lover. The text laments the cruelty of a departing beloved, whose tears and sighs are revealed to be insincere. The singer expresses profound sorrow and betrayal, questioning how love and heaven can allow such infidelity, as the beloved departs with a faithful heart. Saracini’s setting likely reflects the dramatic and expressive qualities characteristic of the secular madrigal tradition of the period, offering a poignant solo moment for a skilled soprano.
