Amor io parto

Described as a breakup song from the Baroque era of music, this solo madrigal work was originally written for countertenor and continuo instrument (such as harpsichord or lute) realizing their performance from a figured bass notation. The melody remains in the soprano part throughout, but its rhythms have been simplified for better accessibility with choruses of varying styles and experience levels. Use the optional piano part to support your singers and create a fuller performance at your next concert or festival. Italian text: Amor, io parto, e sento nel partire al penar, al morire, ch’io parto da colei ch’è la mia vita, se ben ella gioisce quand’il mio cor languisce. O durezza incredibil’e infinita d’anima che ‘l suo core può restar morto, e non sentir dolore! Ben mi trafigge amore l’aspra mia pen’, il mio dolor pungente, ma più mi duol il duol ch’ella non sente. English translation: Love, I depart, and I feel while I part, while I suffer and while I die, that I part from her who is my life, although she rejoices when my heart languishes. O incredible, endless harshness of the soul: her heart can die without feeling pain! Love pierces well my bitter pain and my sharp grief, but even more painful is the grief that she does not feel.