Corso hai di questa vita

Giovanni del Turco composed this secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. It is a fine example of Renaissance part-music, showcasing the rich vocal textures characteristic of the era. The text, 'Corso hai di questa vita', laments the passing of beauty and artistic inspiration with the departure of a loved one. It describes how Flora, the goddess of flowers, has no more adornments, and the Muses and Graces themselves are buried with the departed, painting a poignant picture of loss and the ephemeral nature of earthly glories. The polyphony here would have been intended to enhance the expressive qualities of the text, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to explore the emotional depth of the madrigal tradition.