Di marmo siete voi, Donna

In a dramatic secular setting, Domenico Mazzocchi’s Di marmo siete voi, Donna sets a text of unrequited love with stark imagery. The composer contrasts the beloved’s stony indifference with the lover’s constant devotion, presenting them both as immovable, like rock or marble. This striking Italian madrigal for SATTB voices captures the pain of a lover’s plea, highlighting the natural and emotional hardness of each protagonist. The singers must embody these opposing states, creating a powerful musical dialogue that explores the sting of rejection and the unyielding nature of pride and love.