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Dovrò dunque partire pria che scoprir poss'io
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dovrò dunque partire pria che scoprir poss'io by Giovanni Domenico Puliaschi — Lyrics
Dovrò dunque partire pria che scoprir poss'io
Con le lagrime mie il dolor mio
Soav'à gl'occhi miei pianto gradito
Tributario fedel languir mio
Che scorga per quest'occhi un'ampiorio
Ch'il dolor del partir fatt'en finito.
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About Dovrò dunque partire pria che scoprir poss'io
This Italian madrigal expresses the profound sorrow of imminent departure, a pain so deep that the singer's tears are a constant tribute to their suffering. The lyrics lament that love itself holds them back, intensifying the agony of leaving. Yet, despite the torment, the singer finds a strange nobility in enduring this suffering for so worthy a cause, suggesting a love that transcends the pain of separation. Puliaschi crafts this intense emotional landscape for a solo bass voice, allowing for a rich and resonant portrayal of the singer's heartfelt despair and lingering devotion.
