Poet/poetic source: Anonymous poet
Poetic form/text type: None
Music composer: Andrea Gabrieli (c.1532-1585)
Music source: Il terzo libro de madrigali a5 voci (Gardano press, Venice, 1589)
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Vita della mia vita, Avete pur gran torto A non mi dar aita, Poi che son quasi morto; Se pur volete al fin, Donna, che io mora, Lasciate l'alma mia, che in voi dimora. |
Life of my life, You are very wrong to not give me aid, as I'm almost dead; If you really wish at last, Lady, that I die, Free my soul, that in you dwells. |