This edition was prepared by Gerhard Weydt — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Basciami, vita mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAT · Gerhard Weydt
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Basciami, vita mia by Matteo Rampollini — Lyrics
Basciami, vita mia, sì dolcemente
ch’io giung’ al fin del viver che m’avanza.
Sian dritt’i bei pensier, le vogli’ntente
a basci armati di fed’ et constanza,
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About Basciami, vita mia
Matteo Rampollini’s Basciami, vita mia is a delightful Italian madrigal for treble voices. The music unfolds with delicate interplay between the three parts, creating a rich texture that perfectly captures the text’s amorous sentiment. The composer skillfully shapes the phrases to convey the longing expressed in the words, where the singer implores their beloved for a sweet kiss. This embrace, it is hoped, will lead to the ultimate fulfillment, making the soul feel a sweetness it has never known. The piece explores the earthly desire for profound connection and the joy that such intimacy can bring, culminating in a final, tender expression of devotion through the kiss.
