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Ditemi, vita mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ditemi, vita mia by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Ditemi, vita mia, non sete voi
Quella che con gran fede servir soglio?
Sì, vita mia, ch’io sono e esser voglio.
Ditemi, car mio ben, non sete quella
Ch’al primo sguardo mi piagasti il core?
Sì, vita mia, che così vols’Amore.
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About Ditemi, vita mia
Orlando di Lasso's Ditemi, vita mia is a secular Italian madrigal for SAT.SATB. The text expresses an ardent and intimate dialogue between lovers, where one lover questions the other's devotion and affection, and the other confirms their unwavering love and commitment. The music is likely to reflect the passionate and amorous sentiments of the poetry, characteristic of the madrigal genre. This polyphonic setting for double choir would have been intended for performance in intimate settings or for the entertainment of the court. Lasso's masterful handling of text and music is evident in his ability to capture the emotional nuances of the Italian Renaissance verse, making this a compelling choice for choirs exploring the secular vocal repertoire of the period.
