Jakob Lindberg is now one of the most prolific performers in this field. He has made numerous recordings for BIS, many of which are pioneering in that they present a wide range of music on CD for the first time. He has brought Scottish lute music to public attention, he has demonstrated the beauty of the Italian repertoire for chitarrone and he has recorded chamber music by Vivaldi, Haydn and Boccherini on period instruments. He is the first lutenist to have recorded the complete solo lute music by John Dowland and his recording of Bach's music for solo lute is considered to be one of the most important readings of these works.
Jakob Lindberg is an active continuo player on the theorbo and arch lute and has worked with many well known English ensembles including The English Concert, Taverner Choir, The Purcell Quartet, Monteverdi Choir, Chiaroscuro, The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and The Academy of Ancient Music. He is also in demand as an accompanist and has given recitals with Emma Kirkby, Ann Sofie von Otter, Nigel Rogers and Ian Partridge. He assisted Andrew Parrott in the musical direction of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas given by The Royal Swedish Opera at Drottningholm Court Theatre in 1995. He also directed from the chitarrone the much acclaimed performances of Jacopo Peri’s Euridice given there in 1997.
It is particularly through his live solo performances that he has become known as one of the finest lutenists in the world today; he has given recitals in many parts of Europe, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Australia, Canada and the USA. Jakob Lindberg also teaches at the Royal College of Music in London, where he succeeded Diana Poulton as professor of lute in 1979.
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Jakob Lindberg Lyrics
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Tu mi fai languir così.
Già ritorna la speranza
Di goder quella sembianza
Ch’il pensier m’inceneri.
In the opening lines, "Cara e dolce rimembranza / Tu mi fai languir così," the singer addresses a beloved memory with affection and a sense of longing. The terms "cara" (dear) and "dolce" (sweet) denote a deep emotional connection, suggesting that this memory is cherished and uplifting, despite its bittersweet nature. The phrase "Tu mi fai languir così" reveals the paradox of pleasure mixed with pain; the memory elicits a powerful yearning that causes a sense of languishing or soft suffering. This opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of how memories can be both comforting and torturous.
As the lyrics continue, "Già ritorna la speranza / Di goder quella sembianza," the singer expresses a renewed sense of hope, indicating that the memory has the potential to bring back feelings of joy. "Ritornar la speranza" suggests that after a period of despair or longing, there is a glimmer of optimism that things might return to a state of happiness. The term "semianza" or "semblance" implies that the memory is not just a recollection; it embodies an essence or an ideal that the singer yearns to experience again. This passage illustrates the complexity of nostalgia, where the past can simultaneously serve as a source of comfort and pain.
The closing line, "Ch’il pensier m’inceneri," introduces a darker layer to the narrative, as it conveys the consuming nature of the singer's thoughts. The word "pensier" (thought) implies that the obsession with this memory can take on an almost destructive quality. "Inceneri," meaning to incinerate or burn to ashes, suggests that these thoughts have the power to consume and annihilate the singer’s current state of being. Here, the tension between memory and reality becomes palpable, illustrating how the idealization of the past can lead to inner turmoil, as the singer grapples with intense feelings of longing while being trapped by their own thoughts.
Overall, these lyrics depict a rich emotional landscape where memory becomes a double-edged sword. It offers solace and hope, but also reveals the fragility of human connection and the haunting nature of reminiscence. Through this interplay of sweetness and suffering, the song captures the essence of longing that resonates deeply within us, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences with memory and the ways in which it shapes our realities and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Cara e dolce rimembranza
Beloved and tender recollection
Tu mi fai languir così.
You cause me to pine in this manner.
Già ritorna la speranza
Hope begins to return once more.
Di goder quella sembianza
To relish that appearance again.
Ch’il pensier m’inceneri.
So that thought may consume me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Francesco Maria Paglia
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@Beeloved936
I'm an Ordained Chaplain. The funeral home should always have the person conducting the funeral 'always' stay with the deceased until internment. This is absolute protocol. Why didn't this happen? I've officiated hundreds of funeral or memorial services. I never leave the body of the deceased. Actually, I've never been asked not to render my services until the burial.
@kiwisweetheart71
How disrespectful to the deceased and her family. They will never be able to forget how their precious wife and mother was treated.
@DEADisBEAUTIFUL
I work in a funeral home. Among many other things, I regularly do haircuts & styles, makeup & nails, and even dress those who have passed away. I speak to them while I am there with them, I make sure that their clothing is as close to perfect as it can be by brushing out wrinkles or straightening collars and such, I make sure that I treat them with just as much respect and dignity as I would anyone else. Their family members and friends should never have to question or worry that their loved ones are being mistreated in any way. For me…this is the last time they will be getting their hair done, the last time they’ll be dressing in a suit and tie, this is the last time their families will get to see them and it needs to be treated with respect and reverence. There is no room for jokes at the expense of the deceased, there is no reason for degrading comments at their expense, and there is no reason for anyone who does act that way to still be employed in any funeral home. No family should ever have to find themselves in a situation such as this.
@JennyJeong425
Thank you for what you do. It brings me comfort to know that there are people like you who are so gentle and careful with the departed. You are a credit to your profession.
@trishannbell5508
We have to keep perspective, these are NOT their family member any longer, these are just dead bodies, they don't feel, hear, see, their soul has left and moved on. I'm not saying they need to abuse the corpse, but its not alive in any sense.
@Kerrviii
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve read on YouTube.
@Kerrviii
@@trishannbell5508 if they are a respectable and decent person they realize they would want their family to see them in their best light.
I remember I could tell my aunt did my moms lip liner when she was in a casket when I was nine years old. It didn’t upset me, but I knew it was her touch.
It all matters. ❤️
@pennywojtkowski3812
Thank you.
@rushmuzik
This poor family. On top of all they are going through
@MegaDede25
I hate to say this, we just happened to witness this on video, but something tells me that this happens waaaay more often than we realize.