Patrick CassidyVide Cor Meum is a song composed by Patrick Cassidy based on Dante's "La Vita Nuova", specifically on the sonnet "A ciascun'alma presa", in chapter 3 of the Vita Nuova. The song was produced by Patrick Cassidy and Hans Zimmer and was performed by Libera / Lyndhurst Orchestrathe, conducted by Gavin Greenaway. Singers are Danielle de Niese and Bruno Lazzaretti, who play Beatrice and Dante, respectively.The song first appeared in the movie Hannibal, while Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Inspector Pazzi see an outdoor opera in Florence, and was especially composed for the movie. This opera piece was chosen to be performed at the Oscars in 2002 during the presentation of a lifetime achievement award to producer Dino De Laurentiis and at the 53rd Annual Emmy awards.It was used later in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven, during King Baldwin IV's funeral.LyricsITALIAN/LATINChorus: E pensando di lei - And thinking of herMi sopragiunse uno soave sonno- Sweet sleep overcame meEgo dominus tuus - I am your masterVide cor tuum - See your heartE d'esto core ardendo - And of this burning heartCor tuum - Your heart(Chorus: Lei paventosa) - (Chorus: She trembling)Umilmente pascea. - Obediently eats.Appreso gir lo ne vedea piangendo. - Weeping, I saw him then depart from me.La letizia si convertia - Joy is convertedIn amarissimo pianto - To bitterest tearsIo sono in pace - I am in peaceCor meum - My heartIo sono in pace - I am in peaceVide cor meum - See my heartITALIAN/LATINChorus: E pensando di leiMi sopragiunse uno soave sonnoEgo dominus tuusVide cor tuumE d'esto core ardendoCor tuum(Chorus: Lei paventosa)Umilmente pascea.Appresso gir lo ne vedea piangendo.La letizia si convertiaIn amarissimo piantoIo sono in paceCor meumIo sono in paceVide cor meum