“Nel cor più non mi sento”
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See “KARAOKE KORNER” below for technical help . . .
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Ah, the 28 Italian Songs and Arias! They form the bedrock of our classical vocal study.
But, what are they all about? Are they dusty tomes from history which never make it into the “real world.” Hardly! Let’s dive into these gems by looking on YouTube. Today’s entry is one of my favorites: “Nel cor più non mi sento.”
This charming little ditty about vexation in love (…but not too serious) has a long and illustrious history for a piece so minute and seemingly casual. Beethoven wrote a series of piano variations based on this song. This Italian aria is very frequently performed ornamented and has a knack for showing up all sorts of places. Here are the “Nel cor più non mi sento” lyrics and “Nel cor più non mi sent” translation:
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Nel cor più non mi sento lyrics
Nel cor più non mi sento
Brillar la gioventù;
Cagion del mio tormento,
Amor, sei colpa tu.
mi pizzichi, mi stuzzichi,
mi pungichi, mi mastichi;
Che cosa è questo, ahimè?
Pietà, pietà, pietà!
Amore è un certo che,
Che disperar mi fa!
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In my heart I no longer feel
the brilliance of youth;
the cause of my torment,
Love, it’s your fault!
You sting me, you poke me,
you pinch me, you bite me.
What thing is this, alas?
Have pity, pity, pity!
Love is that certain something
that drives me to despair!
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Our first performance is a very straightforward rendition by the Luciano Pavarotti (for which they kindly provide simultaneous English translation). I think you’ll like Pavarotti’s unaffected sincerity and joie de vivre.
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Next, we have an ornamented rendition. The singer, Eglise Gutierrez, demonstrates a marvelous understanding of belcanto ornamentation and style.
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STUDENT HONORABLE MENTIONS!
Here are some student performances to inspire you. Many thanks to all who contributed!
SOPRANO VOICE
MEZZO-SOPRANO VOICE
TENOR VOICE
BARITONE VOICE
https://youtu.be/LiAxZoUQV9o
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Next, we have a live performance of the Beethoven variations on “Nel cor più non mi sento.” They’re short and charming and worth listening to in entirety.
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Like Beethoven, other musicians were tempted to try ornamenting “Nel cor più non mi sento.” Here is a performance of variations for violin composed by Nicolo Paganini based on “Nel cor più non mi sento.”
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Here is an excellent diction tape of the “Nel cor più non mi sento” lyrics spoken by a native Italian speaker:
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KARAOKE KORNER . . .
Due to the quarantine requirements of the COVID-19 period, we are providing services for learning online.
Below are Karaoke-style accompaniments in both high and low keys presented along side full performances. Each listing also includes audio metronome and tonic-pitch sound videos to help you sing more independently when learning online. Sub-sections of the songs are then presented to help you dig down and refine your learning.
These measures will promote more comprehensive and effective learning while studying singing remotely. Good luck and have fun!
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (high key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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PG. 122, MEASURE 8: “Nel cor più non mi sento . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 122, MEASURE 12: “Cagion del mio tormento . . .”
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TOP OF PG. 123, MEASURE 16: “Mi pizzichi, mi stuzzichi, Mi pungichi, mi mastichi . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 20: “Che cosa è Questo ahimè . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 22: “Pietà, pietà, pietà . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 24: “Amore è un certo che, Che disperar mi fa.”
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(back to the top…)
Metronome marking:
Tonic note pitch:
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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (low key):
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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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PG. 122, MEASURE 8: “Nel cor più non mi sento . . .”
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BOTTOM OF PG. 122, MEASURE 12: “Cagion del mio tormento . . .”
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TOP OF PG. 123, MEASURE 16: “Mi pizzichi, mi stuzzichi, Mi pungichi, mi mastichi . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 20: “Che cosa è Questo ahimè . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 22: “Pietà, pietà, pietà . . .”
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PG. 123, MEASURE 24: “Amore è un certo che, Che disperar mi fa.”
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