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Lidia ti lasso
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Lidia ti lasso by Sigismondo d'India — Lyrics
Lidia ti lasso, ahi lasso,
mà in pegno il cor ti lasso,
Ma se nel cor scolpita
sei tu dolce mia vita,
Come senza il cor mio viver dunque,
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About Lidia ti lasso
Sigismondo d'India's Lidia ti lasso is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices, sung in Italian. The text expresses a lover's painful farewell, yet a pledge of his heart. He questions how he can live without his heart, which is now with his beloved. The musical setting, characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition, likely reflects the emotional turmoil and devotion expressed in the words, creating a vivid interplay between text and music. This piece offers an opportunity to explore the rich harmonic language and expressive vocal writing of the late Renaissance.
