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Cor mio, mentre vi miro
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.
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Cor mio, mentre vi miro by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Cor mio, mentre vi miro1
Visibilmente mi transformo in voi;
E trasformato poi
In un solo sospir l'anima spiro.
O bellezza vitale!
O bellezza mortale!
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About Cor mio, mentre vi miro
Claudio Monteverdi’s Cor mio, mentre vi miro is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices. The text, in Italian, explores the transformative power of beauty. The singer addresses their heart, describing how looking upon their beloved causes a profound change, a visible metamorphosis. The soul is then exhaled in a single sigh, a testament to the overwhelming experience. The lyrics question this vital yet mortal beauty, which can both birth a heart anew and cause it to die. This piece is a powerful example of the Renaissance madrigal tradition, where word-painting and expressive harmony capture the emotional intensity of the poetry.
