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In te la vita
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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In te la vita by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
In te la vita fra le spirto terreno
qual veloce baleno
fuggeratta dal seno,
il volto adorno
di vivi colori perd'in un giorno
il suo bel fior ne fa ritorno.
Nato al morir' mira i tuoi danni,
va fugace la beltà
e l’età fugge
lieve il gioir,
restan sol gl'affani.
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About In te la vita
Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger, a composer of the Baroque era, wrote this Italian secular song for solo voice. The text laments the transience of earthly life, likening it to a fleeting lightning flash. It speaks of how beauty fades, joy is brief, and only troubles remain. The lyrics urge us to flee from false happiness and deceit, as all our serenity is lost in a single day, leaving only sorrow. Kapsperger's composition would suit a recital focusing on Baroque solo repertoire, offering a poignant reflection on mortality and the illusory nature of worldly pleasures. The single voice part allows for intimate expression of the text's melancholic theme.
