Composer

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Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger was a German-Italian composer and lutenist of the early Baroque period. He was born in Venice in 1580 and died in Rome in 1651. One of his most famous works is the vocal piece "O cor sempre dolente," which was composed in the early 17th century. "O cor sempre dolente" is a vocal piece for soprano and continuo. It is written in the key of A minor and consists of three movements. The first movement is a recitative, the second is an aria, and the third is a recitative and aria combination. The piece is characterized by its expressive and melancholic melody, which is typical of the Baroque period. The text of the piece is in Italian and expresses the pain and suffering of a broken heart. The music is highly emotive and conveys the sense of loss and despair that the text describes. The premiere of "O cor sempre dolente" is not known, but it was likely performed in Rome, where Kapsberger spent most of his career. The piece was published in Kapsberger's collection of vocal music, "Libro primo d'intavolatura di lauto," which was published in 1604. Overall, "O cor sempre dolente" is a beautiful and poignant piece of music that showcases Kapsberger's skill as a composer and his ability to convey deep emotions through music. It remains a popular piece in the Baroque vocal repertoire and is still performed and recorded today.

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