Antonio Caldara - Sebben crudele

Sebben, crudele (Although, cruel love) is an aria from Antonio Caldara's 1710 opera La constanza in amor vince l'inganno (Faithfulness in love conquers treachery). Although the opera itself has been rarely performed in modern times, Sebben, crudele remains a popular concert aria. It has been recorded by Cecilia Bartoli, Beniamino Gigli and Janet Baker, amongst others. Butchered by yours truly. Gettin' mah 18th century 'emo' on!

Libretto:

Sebben, crudele
mi fai languir,
Sempre fedele
ti voglio amar.
Con la lunghezza
del mio servir
la tua fierezza
sapro stancar

Although, cruel love,
you make me languish,
I will always
love you true.
With the patience
of my serving
I will be able to tire out
your pride.

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[GreenEyedTabby]

What key are you singing in???

[djthalie]

@GreenEyedTabby Cmin/Eb maj

[fftlx990]

i have to learn this by saturdaym its thursday night, and this is REALLY helping me, thank you sooo much.

[truck2112yes]

You sure are not the typical youtuber....what talent! Thanks for sharing this :)

[AdymPerry]

This is straight up awesome. I loved it!