Candida man ti bacio

Pomponio Nenna was a composer of the late Italian Renaissance, and this secular madrigal for SATB voices is a fine example of the genre. The text expresses tender, almost desperate, declarations of love, with the singer confessing that each kiss is a kiss of his very heart. The musical setting reflects this intensity, with word-painting and chromaticism characteristic of the period, aiming to convey the emotional turmoil of the text. Nenna's sophisticated approach to harmony and text-setting makes Candida man ti bacio a compelling choice for choirs interested in exploring the rich tradition of Italian madrigals.