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Di ciò, cor mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Di ciò, cor mio by Bartholomeus le Conte — Lyrics
Di ciò, cor mio, nessun timor vi tocchi;
ch’io vo’ seguirvi o in cielo o nell'inferno.
Convien che l’un'e l’altro spirto scocchi,
insieme vada, insieme stia in eterno.
Non sì tosto vedrò chiudervi gli occhi,
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About Di ciò, cor mio
This setting of Italian words from Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso explores the depths of a lover's devotion, vowing to follow their beloved even into the afterlife, and contemplating death should they be separated. The text paints a dramatic scene of unwavering loyalty, even in the face of eternal separation or internal suffering. Bartholomeus le Conte's madrigal for SATB voices captures this intense emotion through its intricate polyphony and expressive harmonic language. As a secular Renaissance part-song, it demands a skilled choir capable of navigating its challenges, bringing to life the passionate declarations of the text with clarity and dramatic flair.
