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Che sentir deve il petto mio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Che sentir deve il petto mio by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics
Che sentir deve il petto mio che langue,
versand’ognor da mille piaghe e mille,
per le vene del cor fiumi di sangue?
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About Che sentir deve il petto mio
Carlo Gesualdo's Che sentir deve il petto mio paints a vivid scene of suffering and lament. The Italian text describes a heart that languishes, pouring streams of blood from a thousand wounds. The composer captures this intense emotional turmoil with a passionate and dramatic setting. This SSATB madrigal showcases Gesualdo's characteristic harmonic daring and chromaticism, which he employs to explore the depths of pain and yearning expressed in the lyrics. The music reflects the text's plea that greater pain should command greater pity, creating a powerful and moving experience for singers and listeners alike.
