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Claudio Monteverdi
Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata (from Book 6), SV 111
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Composer
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Claudio Monteverdi
Genre
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Choral
Style
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Madrigal
Compose Date
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ca. 1614
Average_duration
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17:09
Movement_count
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6
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Claudio Monteverdi's 'Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata (from Book 6), SV 111' is a vocal work composed in the early 17th century. It was first published in 1614 as part of Monteverdi's sixth book of madrigals, and it is considered one of his most famous and influential works. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by a different emotional state. The first movement, "Lamento della Ninfa," is a lament for a lost love. The second movement, "Amor, che deggio far," is a plea for help from the god of love. The final movement, "Sospiri d'amore," is a meditation on the nature of love and its power to bring both joy and sorrow. The work is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which were innovative techniques at the time. Monteverdi also employs a variety of vocal techniques, including recitative, aria, and choral singing, to convey the different emotions of the piece. The premiere of 'Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata' is not known, but it is likely that it was performed in the courts of Mantua or Venice, where Monteverdi worked for much of his career. The work was highly influential in the development of the Baroque style of music, and it continues to be performed and studied today.
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Lover's tears at the sepulcher of the beloved (from Book 6), SV 111  Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata (Sestina) (Sesto libro dei madrigali, 1614)
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