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Chi mi sente
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chi mi sente by Enrico Radesca — Lyrics
Chi mi sente cantar per certo dice,
non è di quest' Amant' il più felice:
ma lo sa lo mio core,
s'io canto per piacer o per dolore.
E se rider ancor' alcun mi vede,
ch'io viva contentissimo si crede,
ma lo sa questo petto,
s'io rido per piacer o per dispetto.
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About Chi mi sente
The composer Enrico Radesca crafts a poignant moment in this Italian secular madrigal for two voices. The text explores the contrast between outward appearance and inner feeling, a common theme in Renaissance part-music. The singer claims that those who hear them sing or see them smile might assume they are happy and content. However, the singer reveals that their singing and laughter are often a means of expressing inner turmoil, sadness, or even spite, rather than genuine joy. This SB piece uses the contrast between external expression and internal reality to create a compelling emotional narrative, hinting at the complexities of human experience.
