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Deh, dove senza me, dolce mia vita
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh, dove senza me, dolce mia vita by Sessa d'Aranda — Lyrics
Fu il vincer sempre mai laudabil cosa,
vincasi o per fortuna o per ingegno:
gli è ver che la vittoria sanguinosa
spesso far suole il capitan men degno;
e quella eternamente è gloriosa,
e dei divini onori arriva al segno,
quando, servando i suoi senza alcun danno,
si fa che gl’inimici in rotta vanno.
Dove, speranza mia, dove ora sei?
vai tu soletta forse ancor errando?
o pur t’hanno trovata i lupi rei
senza la guardia del tuo fido Orlando?
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About Deh, dove senza me, dolce mia vita
Sessa d'Aranda was an Italian composer of the late Renaissance. Deh, dove senza me, dolce mia vita is a secular madrigal for four voices (SATT). The text expresses deep lament and despair, with the singer questioning the whereabouts of their beloved and fearing that the object of their affection has been lost or taken. The lyrics describe a profound sense of betrayal and overwhelming grief, particularly concerning the loss of a cherished 'flower' that was being carefully guarded. The composer's setting reflects the dramatic and emotional intensity of the Italian text.
