Dolcissimo ben mio

Hans Leo Hassler's Dolcissimo ben mio is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB choir. It is perfect for a moment of refined elegance, perhaps at a formal gathering or a concert programme focusing on Renaissance part-music. The text expresses a lover's ardent plea for affection, asking for a kiss to satisfy desire and bring sweet relief to the soul. Hassler's setting masterfully captures the tender and passionate sentiments of the words, offering a rich polyphonic texture for the choir to explore. This work stands as a fine example of the expressive capabilities of the madrigal genre, suitable for choirs seeking to program historically significant and emotionally resonant repertoire.