What are the lyrics of Anima mia perdona by Claudio Monteverdi?

“Anima mia perdona” begins: [E tu, Mirtillo,] anima mia, perdona… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Anima mia perdona?

Anima mia perdona was composed by Claudio Monteverdi.

What language is Anima mia perdona sung in?

Anima mia perdona is sung in Italian.

Anima mia perdona by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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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.

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Composer: Claudio Monteverdi

Format: Staff

Language: Italian

Pages: 6 pages

This edition was prepared by Allen Garvin — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Anima mia perdona by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics

[E tu, Mirtillo,] anima mia, perdona a chi t'è cruda sol dove pietosa esser non può; perdona a questa, solo nei detti e nel sembiante rigida tua nemica, ma nel core

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About Anima mia perdona

Monteverdi’s Anima mia perdona is a passionate madrigal for SSATB voices, setting a poetic text in Italian. The music opens with a tender plea for forgiveness, reflecting the complex emotions of the text. The composer vividly depicts the contrast between outward harshness and inner tenderness, with moments of exquisite beauty and harmonic daring. This is eloquent, dramatic part-music from the heart of the Italian Renaissance, exploring the pain and longing of unrequited love with masterful control of vocal colour and expressive dissonance.