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Deh vita mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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Deh vita mia by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics
Deh, vita mia, non vi mettete affanno,
Deh non, per Dio , di così lieve cosa ;
Che se Carlo e ' l Re d' Africa, e ciò c'hanno
Qui di gente moresca e di franciosa ,
Spiegasson le bandiere in mio sol danno,
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About Deh vita mia
This SATB madrigal by Jacquet de Berchem sets a Petrarchan sonnet in Italian. The music opens with a lively interplay between the voices, quickly establishing a sense of urgency that reflects the text's plea. The composer uses word-painting to depict the anxieties expressed in the lyrics, where the singer implores their beloved not to worry, even if war and invasion threaten. Despite the potential for conflict and the formidable armies of Charles and the King of Africa, the beloved is urged to remain calm. The composer's setting captures the emotional rollercoaster of fear and reassurance, with moments of intense harmonic colour contrasting with calmer passages.
