Anima del cor mio

Anima del cor mio, a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, is a heartfelt Italian setting of poetry lamenting a beloved's departure. The text expresses profound grief and the singer's resolve to follow their departed love, even if only through sighs and remembrance. The composer crafts a musical expression of this sorrow, portraying a life lived as an example of true love and faith amidst suffering. Salamone Rossi's madrigal offers a rich and expressive opportunity for a choir seeking to explore the dramatic and emotional possibilities of Renaissance part-music with a poignant Italian text.