Ahi, disperata vita (Carlo Gesualdo)

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• (Posted 2014-12-29)  CPDL #33965:     

Editor: Christos Christodoulou (submitted 2014-12-29).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 44 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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• (Posted 2010-03-17)  CPDL #21244:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: Joachim Kelecom (submitted 2010-03-17).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 75 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Ahi, disperata vita
Composer: Carlo Gesualdo

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SAATB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1595 in Madrigali a 5 voci, libro terzo, no. 2
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Original text and translations

Italian text Ahi, disperata vita, Che fuggendo il mio bene, Miseramente cade in mille pene! Deh, torna alla tua luce alma e gradita Che ti vuol dar aita!

English translation Ah, desperate life, Which, whilst fleeing from my loved one, fallst miserably into a thousand torments. Oh, turn to your sweet and gracious light, which wants to give you comfort.