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Giunto è pur Lidia il mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Sabine Cassola
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Giunto è pur Lidia il mio by Girolamo Frescobaldi — Lyrics
Giunto è pur, Lidia, il mio,
non so se deggia dire:
o partire o morire,
lasso dirò ben io,
che la mort’ è la partita,
poi che’n lasciando te
lascio la vita.
Ecco l’hora, ecco ch’io
A pen il posso dire
Son costretto a partire,
dammi Lidia, cor mio
L’ultimo bacio omai
L’ultimo adio
Così dico in partendo
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About Giunto è pur Lidia il mio
This evocative Italian madrigal by Girolamo Frescobaldi, set for SATTB voices, captures a moment of poignant farewell. The text explores the agonizing decision to leave a loved one, expressing the singer's internal turmoil and the profound pain of separation. The lyrics grapple with the idea that leaving is akin to death, and the desire for a final embrace before parting. The composer skillfully uses the polyphonic texture to mirror the emotional complexity of the text, creating a dramatic and deeply felt musical setting. This piece would suit a concert program seeking to explore the expressive power of Renaissance secular vocal music.
