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Dolci miei sospiri
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dolci miei sospiri by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Dolci miei sospiri
dolci miei martiri
dolce mio desio
e voi dolci canti
e voi dolci pianti
rimanete, a Dio.
A la ria partita
vento e mare invita
o volubili hore
ma non più querele
duro Amor crudele
ama il mio dolore.
Hora miei sospiri
hora miei martiri
e tu mio desio
e voi dolci canti
e voi dolci pianti
rimanete, a Dio.
Meco mova i piede
la ia pura fede
come fece ogn’ hora:
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About Dolci miei sospiri
Claudio Monteverdi’s Dolci miei sospiri sets a text of heartfelt lament and devotion. The opening lines express a profound longing, with sighs, suffering, and desire addressed as beloved companions. The subsequent stanzas speak of parting, the uncertainty of fate, and a plea for unwavering faith in the face of arduous love. This secular madrigal for two sopranos and bass unfolds with a rich emotional landscape, as the singers convey the pain and passion of the text. Monteverdi’s masterful setting, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance madrigal tradition, explores the interplay between poetic sentiment and musical expression, creating a poignant and dramatic work for capable ensembles.
