Come hor la terra

On a bright spring day, when the earth revives with new greenery and flowers, and love and beauty dance together, the poet laments his lost hope. He observes the joyful renewal of nature but finds no solace for himself, his hopes seemingly extinguished. This secular Italian madrigal, written for SSATB voices, contrasts the vibrant natural world with the composer's inner desolation. Cirullo captures this poignant disconnect, presenting a moment of personal sorrow against a backdrop of seasonal celebration, offering a rich emotional landscape for the choir to explore.