This edition was prepared by André Vierendeels — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Cor mio dhe non piangete
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Cor mio dhe non piangete by Piero Benedetti — Lyrics
Cor mio dhe non piangete,
ch'altro mal io non provo altro martire
ch'il veder voi del mio languire.
Dunque, non vi dolete se sanar mi volete
Read full lyrics
About Cor mio dhe non piangete
Piero Benedetti's Cor mio dhe non piangete is a solo aria for soprano, sung in Italian. The text speaks to the singer's heart, urging it not to weep, as the greatest suffering is to see the heart languishing. The singer asks their heart to cease its pain if it wishes to be healed, implying that the affection it calls pity is actually pitiless towards itself. This intimate and expressive work would suit a recital programme focused on the Italian Renaissance or Baroque solo vocal repertoire. Its delicate emotional arc offers a chance for a singer to showcase both vocal control and dramatic interpretation.
