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This secular Italian madrigal by Marc'Antonio Mazzone for SSA voices offers a delightful exploration of desire and ambition. The text draws parallels between those who seek safe passage at sea, hunters pursuing their quarry, and soldiers striving for victory. Each seeks a specific outcome, a 'desired port' or 'fugitive beast' or 'victory over their adversary'. The final verse shifts to a more personal plea, contrasting the avarice of others with the composer's own singular wish: to be united with a loved one. This piece would suit a concert program seeking Renaissance part-music with a touch of heartfelt expression, sung in its original Italian.