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Date pace al mio core
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Date pace al mio core by Michel' Angelo Cancineo — Lyrics
Date pace al mio core,
O duri affanni miei,
Ite fuggendo,
C'hormai verrò coprendo,
Il mio desir,
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About Date pace al mio core
Michel' Angelo Cancineo's Date pace al mio core is a secular Italian madrigal for a large choir of six voices (SSAATB). The text expresses a yearning for peace, a release from suffering, and the fulfillment of desire through devotion to a beloved. The composer crafts a rich polyphonic texture suitable for this expression, with the voices intertwining to convey the emotional journey from 'duri affanni miei' (my harsh troubles) to 'alma sicura e lieta giace' (the soul lies secure and happy). This work offers a significant challenge and reward for an accomplished choir, exploring the expressive capabilities of the Renaissance madrigal tradition.
