Ultimi miei sospiri (Philippe Verdelot)
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- CPDL #17071: Finale 2007
- Editor: Paul R. Marchesano (submitted 2008-06-04). Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 88 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Note values have been halved and barlines added for modern convention. Original key one step lower.
General Information
Title: Ultimi miei sospiri
Composer: Philippe Verdelot
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SAATBB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: Italian
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1541?
Description: This madrigal is the source of a Parody Mass set by Philippe de Monte.
External websites: This madrigal (and the parody mass by de Monte) have been recently recorded by Cinquecento
Original text and translations
- Text and translation is given as literal and not as poetic translation, with the hope that the original intent of the words is communicated and follows the Italian text closely. Corrections/suggestions are welcome.
Italian text Ultimi miei sospiri che mi lasciate fredd'e senza vita. Contate i miei martiri. Ai chi mori mi vedde et non m'aita, et dite, o beltà infinita, dal tuo fedel ne caccia empio martire. Et se questo gli e grato, gitene rat' in ciel a miglior stato, ma se pietà gli por g'il vostro dire, tornat' a me, ch'io non voro morire.
English translation My last sighs leave me cold without life. Count my martyrdoms to the one who sees me and does not help me. And speak, O infinite beauty, that your faithful one may be spared pitiless suffering and if this is pleasing to her, go swiftly to heaven to a better state, but if your words arouse her pity, return to me because I do not want to die.