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Disperato
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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Disperato by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
Disperato dolore,
tu pur consenti a la mia dura sorte,
ne mi lasci altro più che piant'e morte.
deh string'Amor al meno
no begl'occh'il cener mio nel vostro seno.
Empio e fero martire,
tu nove esc'aggiungendo al grave ardore,
in mille parti mi di und'il core.
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About Disperato
This solo lute song, Disperato, is a secular Italian work by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger. The text expresses profound despair, with the singer lamenting their cruel fate and addressing Love directly. They plead for at least some solace, asking that their ashes might be held within the beloved's breast. The verses continue this outpouring of misery, describing a painful martyrdom, a heart torn asunder, and beloved eyes that offer no comfort. The singer rails against cruel stars that shine brightly while they suffer, and their hopeful steps are met only with torment. This poignant expression of unrequited love and deep sorrow is set for a solo voice and lute.
