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I' mi vivea di mia sorte contento
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I' mi vivea di mia sorte contento by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
I' mi vivea di mia sorte contento,
senza lagrime et senza invidia alcuna,
che, s'altro amante à piú destra fortuna,
mille piacer' non vaglion un tormento.
Or quei belli occhi ond'io mai non mi pento
de le mie pene, et men non ne voglio una,
tal nebbia copre, sí gravosa et bruna,
che 'l sol de la mia vita à quasi spento.
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About I' mi vivea di mia sorte contento
Philippe de Monte's Italian madrigal I' mi vivea di mia sorte contento is a richly textured work for SATTB voices. The text speaks of a contented life, undisturbed by envy, suddenly overshadowed by the beloved's eyes. This change brings a profound darkness, questioning nature and a higher power for allowing such a stark contrast between love's potential and its painful reality. Monte crafts a poignant musical setting that mirrors the emotional arc of the text, exploring themes of fortune, love's power, and the philosophical struggle with perceived injustice. It is a fine example of secular Renaissance part-music, showcasing the composer's skill in expressing complex human emotions through vocal polyphony.
