Info:
"Sebben, crudele" (Although, cruel love) is an aria from Antonio Caldara's 1710 opera La costanza 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.
Lyrics
Sebben, crudele,
mi fai languir,
sempre fedele
ti voglio amar.
Con la lunghezza
del mio servir
la tua fierezza
saprò stancar.
Translation
Although cruel-one,
you make me languish,
always loyal
I want to love you.
With the length
of my service
your pride
I will tire.
