“Sento nel core”

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“Sento nel core” does not appear in the 24 Italian Songs and Arias, but is added in the later edition, the 28 Italian Songs and Arias.

The vocal music of Alessandro Scarlatti holds a special place in the 28 Italian Songs and Arias. During the Italian Baroque period, Allesandro Scarlatti was “Mr. Opera.” His operatic works were enormously popular among the opera going public, which in those days mostly consisted of the upper-class. And one can see why. His music has a consistent rhythmic strength, emotional integrity, and beautiful melodies which appeal equally to singers and the public. There are at least five compositions of Scarlatti’s included in the 28 Italian songs and arias (the new and updated edition of the old classic 24 Italian Songs and Arias).

Here are the “Sento nel core” lyrics and “Sento nel core” translation, as well as representative performances in several voice types.

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“Sento nel core”
Alessandro Scarlatti
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Sento nel core lyrics

Sento nel core certo dolore,
che la mia pace turbando va.
Splende una face che l’alma accende,
se non è amore, amor sarà.

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Sento nel core translation

I feel in my heart a certain sorrow
Which goes on troubling my peace;
There shines a torch which inflames my soul:
If it is not love, love it will soon be.

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Our first performance is from baritone, Renato Bruson.

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Our next performance is from Dame Janet Baker.

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Our next performance is from tenor, Tito Schipa.

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Our next performance is from countertenor, Francisco Freitas.

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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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Metronome marking:

Tonic note pitch:

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ENTIRE ACCOMPANIMENT ONLY (high key):

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FULL PERFORMANCE:

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BOTTOM OF PG. 157, MEASURE 15: “Nel core, nel core Sento nel core Certo dolore . . .”

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PG. 158, MEASURE 23: “Certo dolore Che la mia pace turbando va . . .”

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TOP OF PG. 159, MEASURE 37: “Splende una face, Che l’alma accende; Se non è amore, Amor sarà . . .”

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PG. 159, MEASURE 47: “Splende una face Che l’alma accende; Se non è amore, Amor sarà . . .”

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PG. 160, MEASURE 59: “Sento nel core Certo dolore, Certo dolore
Che la mia pace turbando va . . .”

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TOP OF PG. 161, MEASURE 73: “Nel core, nel core Sento nel core Certo dolore . . .”

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PG. 161, MEASURE 81: “Certo dolore Che la mia pace turbando va . . .”

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