Altro non è il mio amore

This five-part Italian madrigal by Giovanni del Turco explores a complex emotional state where love is inextricably linked with immortal pain. The music reflects this paradox, with contrasting vocal lines weaving together to portray the singer's paradoxical existence: finding life within torment, where one kind of pain aids another. The text, drawn from Torquato Tasso, speaks of unwavering desire and a fear of changing one's will far greater than the fear of death itself. Del Turco's setting captures the dramatic shifts and inherent contradictions of the verse through its SAATB voicing, making it a compelling choice for ensembles seeking expressive Renaissance part-music.