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Dicemi la mia stella
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.
SSB · André Vierendeels
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Dicemi la mia stella by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Dicemi, la mia stella,
con humile favella,
amante mio doglioso,
prendi ti prego homai,
homai qualche riposo.
No ti doler d'amore
perche ti punse il core,
che per te in dolce fiamma,
il cor si strugg'e mi tormenta l'alma.
Se sei fra gli altri Amanti,
leal come ti vanti,
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About Dicemi la mia stella
Luca Marenzio's Dicemi la mia stella opens with a gentle dialogue between the three voices. The composer crafts moments of delicate imitation, where the vocal lines entwine, capturing the intimate plea of the text. This secular Italian madrigal explores the pain and devotion of love. The speaker's star, with humble speech, urges a beloved, suffering lover to take some rest, advising against grieving for love's sting. The text speaks of the heart consumed by sweet flame and a soul tormented, yet also a desire to live and die with the beloved. Marenzio's sensitive setting reflects the lover's conflicting emotions, from anguish to unwavering loyalty.
