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Ahi caro mio tesoro
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ahi caro mio tesoro by Giovanni Domenico da Nola — Lyrics
1. Ahi caro mio tesoro, vedete ben ch’io moro
Porget’ al cor afflitt’ alcun riposo.
Dopoi si long’ affann’ e doloroso.
2. Se la beltà infinita di voi dolce mia vita.
Non don’ al cor afflitt’ alcun conforto.
Di doglia in breve mi vedrete morto.
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About Ahi caro mio tesoro
The composer laments the suffering of a lover in this SATB madrigal. The text expresses a deep sense of longing and despair, with the speaker facing death from unrequited love and endless sorrow. Yet, amidst this anguish, there is a plea for respite, a desire for even a brief moment of solace or comfort from their beloved. The unfolding drama of the text moves from profound grief to a desperate hope for a touch of happiness on earth, painting a vivid emotional landscape. This Italian secular work captures the intense sentiments characteristic of the madrigal genre.
