Al dolce suon

This delightful Italian madrigal by Pompeo Signorucci, scored for SSATB voices, imagines the choir as celestial beings singing to the music of the spheres. The text expresses the joy of eternal cycles and the glory that can be found by turning one's eyes to heaven. It speaks of ruling and conquering, becoming a trumpet of fame and the eye of the lynx, all conveyed through Signorucci's intricate polyphonic writing. This secular work, characteristic of the Renaissance madrigal tradition, offers a chance for choirs to explore expressive text setting and sophisticated vocal interplay.