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Così mio cor vogliate
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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Così mio cor vogliate by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics
Così, cor mio , vogliate (le diceva) ,
Dopo ch'io sarò morto, amarmi ancora,
Come solo il lasciarvi è che m' aggreva
Qui senza guida e non già perch'io mora :
Che se in sicura parte m' accadeva
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About Così mio cor vogliate
This four-part Italian madrigal by Jacquet de Berchem offers a poignant reflection on love and loss. The text, drawn from Canto XXIV of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, presents a lover's plea to their beloved to continue their affection even after the speaker's death. The sentiment is not one of fear of mortality itself, but of the pain of separation. The speaker expresses that death would be a welcome release if it meant dying in the arms of their beloved. This secular Renaissance part-song is suited for a choir seeking expressive and text-driven repertoire, allowing for a nuanced exploration of romantic devotion and the bittersweet nature of parting.
