Canzon se l'esser meco

Orlando di Lasso was a prolific composer of the late Renaissance, renowned for his mastery of madrigals. This secular Italian work, Canzon se l'esser meco, is scored for TTBB and TTTT voices. The text explores a theme of enduring love and inner reflection. The singer laments the relentless power of love, which consumes them from morning to night. They express a desire for their beloved to understand this internal fire, acknowledging that external praise holds little importance compared to the profound impact of this passionate devotion. The intricate vocal writing, characteristic of Lasso's style, would challenge and reward any discerning choir.