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Dolcissimo ben mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Dolcissimo ben mio by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Dolcissimo ben mio
Io pur mi parto a Dio
Ma nel partir almeno
Fa ch’io mi porti
La tua imago in seno.
Ch’io passerò le pene
Mirando ivi il mio bene
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About Dolcissimo ben mio
Orazio Vecchi was a composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, known for his madrigals and canzonette. This secular Italian canzonetta for SATB voices showcases his skill in setting witty and engaging texts. The lyrics express a lover's poignant farewell, pleading to carry the image of their beloved in their heart to endure the pain of separation. The singer imagines this image so vividly that they question whether it is alive or merely a painting, finding solace in this 'sweet deception' until their return.
