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A Dio, dolce mia vita
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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A Dio, dolce mia vita by Giovanni Gabrieli — Lyrics
A Dio, dolce mia vita,
Dicea Clori gradita
A Dio, aspra mia morte.
Damon rispose forte.
Caro Damon, a Dio,
diss’ella in volto pio.
A Dio, Clorid’ingrata.
Soggiuns’in voce irata.
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About A Dio, dolce mia vita
A Dio, dolce mia vita vividly paints a scene of parting and heartbreak. Clori bids farewell to her beloved life, only to be met by Damon’s bitter response to his own death. He laments her perceived betrayal, accusing her of giving her heart to another. Clori pleads her innocence, but Damon, fuelled by suspicion, accuses her of infidelity. The ensuing dialogue reveals a deep misunderstanding and pain, with Clori desperately trying to convince him of her unwavering love. This dramatic Italian secular madrigal, set for an impressive double choir of SSATB.SATTB, captures the intense emotions of love, loss, and desperate reconciliation. The two choirs are used to great effect, amplifying the passionate exchange between the lovers.
