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Deh, dimmi car mio ben
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh, dimmi car mio ben by Lodovico Agostini — Lyrics
Deh, dimmi car mio ben quando ti parti,
Pero che teco anch' io vorrei venire,
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About Deh, dimmi car mio ben
Lodovico Agostini's Deh, dimmi car mio ben is a secular Italian madrigal for SATB voices. The text expresses a lover's plea to their beloved, asking when they will depart so that the speaker may accompany them. The thought of leaving the beloved brings more pain than death itself, highlighting the depth of the speaker's devotion and sorrow at the prospect of separation. This expressive text is set with the characteristic polyphonic writing and harmonic richness typical of the Italian Renaissance madrigal tradition, making it a poignant choice for an a cappella SATB choir.
