The Saddest 400 Year Old Song I've Ever Heard...

LIVE performance at the Indianapolis Early Music Festival (Indiana Historical Society).
@josefienstoppelenburg -soprano
Brandon Acker-theorbo

Music: Lasciatemi qui solo-Francesca Caccini

During her lifetime, Francesca Caccini (1587-c1641) enchanted courts across Italy and Europe with her compositions, solidifying her legacy as one of the most accomplished female composers in history. Among her many breathtaking vocal pieces, this aria stands out as a prime example of Caccini's unparalleled talent.

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[BubboPants]

"I want no one with me other than a cold rock and my fatal pain." Damn

[reidflemingworldstoughestm]

This is both the saddest and the happiest 400 year old song that I have ever heard. Also the only 400 year old song I have ever heard.

[TotalMonsense]

17th Century Mom: YOU AND THAT MELANCHOLIC MUSIC AGAIN! WOULD YOU CEASE THIS NONSENSE AND ATTEND TO YOUR STUDIES!?!

17th Century Teen: THIS IS NOT A PHASE, MOTHER!

[WalterCReelrd]

Goth/Emos: our music is the saddest ever

Dowland and Caccini: hold my lute

[amandaclark]

Leave me here alone.
Return, birds, to your nest.
While my soul, and my pain
I give up on these shores.
I want no one else with me
Other than a cold rock and my fatal pain.
Leave me to die.
Sweetest sirens
Who, with such merciful song
Sweeten my suffering
And soften my weeping.
Go elsewhere to swim
Dampen the waves' cruel scorn.
Leave me here to die.
Calmest winds
Return to your cave.
I asked that only my harsh laments
Remain with me.
I do not call upon your sighs.
I wish to end my sufferings alone.
Leave me here to die.
Joyful lovers!
Revel in your delightful pursuits.
Wild creatures, swimming
Flee from my sad gaze.
Let only the sweetness of death
Open its doors for this final longing.
Leave me here to die.
Eyes filled with greed
That upon dying
Spill the bitterest tears.
Your compassion comes too late.
I already sense my strength fading.
Oh greedy eyes!
Your compassion comes too late.
I am already bloodless and lifeless...

[lukasgiese]

This control and projecting power whilst being seated is really impressive vocal craft.

[EmillyOrr]

I would send this video to an opera singer I know, but if he sang it, our hearts would break. Amazing, after 400 years, the pain is the same, and it's raw, and beautiful, and I want to thank you both for letting us hear it.

[TomoFromEarth]

It’s been said that when Brandon performed this piece at its debut, he proclaimed that the vocal performance on that night could not be surpassed. I believe that on THIS night perhaps it was. Bravo!!!

[TheSilent]

Was not prepared for this at all! Absolutely breathtaking

[lilylute]

Yoooo I loved playing this one in concert as a duet. Just extremely beautiful piece to be a part of performing. Y'all did great.

[sylvawrunner]

Impeccable performance (as expected) of a beautiful piece. Thanks for the subtitling.

[laurenth]

The saddest song from this period is "Remember me" from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (1689), and that's it, every sparrow knows that.

[samwilliams]

So expressive, lovely, and beautiful. Wonderful performance. Thank you!

[Yuval_L]

Everything about this is grand, subtle, virtousic, strange, wonderful, alien yet familiar - altogether... magnificent!

[darraghchapman]

I thought it was going to be Monteverdi's 'Lasciatemi Morire'. Wasn't too far off, I guess. I hadn't heard this before. Wonderful performance, as I'd expect :) That low note has such a satisfying booming twang.

[sarahwithanh]

But, but, but….. I don’t wanna cry at 10:40 am on a Tuesday!!!

I’m at work, dagnabit!!

[ilovestitch]

Josefein does so great for these songs. Excellent performance as always, thank you for sharing this, Brandon!

[Glacier_Nester]

I was also expecting montiverdi's lasciatemi morire from the title, but this is a FANTASTIC rendition of this piece! Great stuff!

[Brotelho]

I'm sure Brandon remembers this song like it was just yesterday.

[olgaboulova]

Сколько драматизма, чувств и грусти в этом великолепном Какое счастье иметь возможность наслаждаться этой прекрасной музыкой! Благодарю!