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Felice e lo mio core
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Felice e lo mio core by Bernardino Mosto — Lyrics
Felice e lo mio core
e pur languisce e more,
Si fier' e la mia stella
che se lancide l'empia crudeltade,
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About Felice e lo mio core
Bernardino Mosto's Felice e lo mio core is an example of Italian secular part-music from the Renaissance. This SSATB setting explores a text that expresses the paradoxical state of the lover's heart, which is both happy and languishing, alive yet suffering death. The composer captures the emotional intensity of the words, where fleeting joy is overshadowed by cruel fortune and the constant threat of death. Despite suffering, the lover finds solace in the beloved's beauty, which offers a return to life. The intricate interplay of the five voices reflects the complex emotional landscape of the text, making it a compelling choice for choirs looking to explore the expressive possibilities of the madrigal.
