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Grave dolor mi dà
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Grave dolor mi dà by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Grave dolor mi dà l'aspra partita,
ma piu pena infinita,
mi dà il tuo poco amore,
che s'altramente m'affliggesse il core.
Cosi staro sin al ritorno in pene,
per voi caro mio bene,
e all' hor conoscerai
che piu servo fidel di me non hai.
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About Grave dolor mi dà
Grave dolor mi dà is a secular madrigal for treble voices (SSB). The text expresses the singer’s deep sorrow at parting, and even greater pain at the beloved's lack of love. This pain is so profound that the singer declares they will remain in torment until their return, and only then will the beloved know they have no more faithful servant. The madrigal continues by describing a heart tormented by weeping and fiery sighs, suggesting a desperate plea for the beloved to acknowledge the depth of their suffering. The composer Luca Marenzio crafts a poignant musical setting, reflecting the intense emotional turmoil of the Italian text.
