The Artist:
an Italian Baroque composer, cellist, singer and teacher, one of a family of string players and composers.
Info:
Originally attributed to S. De Luca, this song is apparently actually by Giovanni Battista Bononcini
Lyrics
Non posso disperar,
sei troppo cara al cor:
il solo sperare
d'aver a gioire
m'è un dolce languire,
m'è un caro dolor.