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Deh resta anima mia e'l cor mio lasso
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh resta anima mia e'l cor mio lasso by Francesco Soriano — Lyrics
Deh resta anima mia e'l cor mio lasso,
Non mi spezzar con tua partita ria.
Se parti ahime che fia,
Del mio affannato core,
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About Deh resta anima mia e'l cor mio lasso
Francesco Soriano's Deh resta anima mia e'l cor mio lasso is a rich SSATB madrigal for unaccompanied voices. The Italian text expresses profound anguish at the prospect of separation, with the singer pleading with their soul and heart not to depart, fearing death from sorrow and the pain of goodbye. Soriano masterfully sets these words, creating a vivid musical drama. The intricate vocal writing allows the emotional turmoil of the text to unfold, making it a compelling choice for choirs looking to explore the expressive power of the Italian Renaissance madrigal tradition. Its secular nature and focus on intense personal feeling are hallmarks of the genre.
