Rachel,
Last semester I did "Sei i miei sospiri", which is
the same melody as "Pieta", but a love poem text. It
is in the newer edition of 26 Italian Art Songs and
Arias. I believe it's put out by Hal Leonard. It
might be worth looking into, if just to have a more
authentic accompaniment.
Trevor
--- Connie1195@a... wrote:
> Dear Rachel:
>
> This is my second post so I hope it's all right to
> write to the list and put
> it to your attention.
>
> Here is the translation of Pieta Signore... it's in
> a great book by Schoep
> and Harris called Word by Word Translation of Songs
> and Arias.. this is in
> the II book all Italian.. the other book has German
> and French.
>
> Pity, Lord (of) (on) me sorrowing.
> If to you arrives (the) my (praying) prayer
> Not me (let-punish) the your rigor (Let your
> severity not punish me)
> Less Severe, merciful always.
> Turn (the)your glances upon (of) me.
> Not let-it-be ever that in (the)-inferno
> I may be damned in the fire eternal.
>
> that's literal and a bit poetic.. hope that helps..
> you get the basic
> meaning but this is word by word.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Connie Barnett
> connie1195@a...
>
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