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Era l'anima mia
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Era l'anima mia by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
Era l'anima mia
già presso l'ultim'hore
e languia come langue alma che more;
quand'anima più bella, e più gradita
volse lo sguardo in sì pietoso giro
che mi ritenne in vita.
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About Era l'anima mia
This vibrant Italian madrigal for SSAAB voices offers a dramatic narrative of near-death and miraculous recovery. The text describes the soul languishing, close to its final moments. Suddenly, a beautiful and beloved soul turns a compassionate gaze, reviving the singer. The eyes seem to convey a plea: why do you consume yourself? My heart, from which I draw breath, is not as dear to me as you are, my beloved. If you die, alas, it is not you who dies, but I. Benedetto Pallavicino’s music captures this intense emotional journey with striking contrasts, making it ideal for a skilled choir seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance polyphony.
