Chi non sa

Enrico Radesca was a composer active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This delightful secular Italian madrigal for two voices, SB, explores the nature of love, grace, beauty, and virtue. The text poetically suggests that anyone uncertain about how love is depicted, or how grace and beauty are formed, should look to Isabella. Through her, the singer can clearly see the embodiment of Love, grace, beauty, and honesty, all esteemed qualities found within a noble heart. Radesca’s setting captures the playful and sophisticated spirit characteristic of Italian madrigal tradition.