Ecco i lupi

Imagine a vibrant autumn hunt, the air alive with the baying of hounds and the calls of hunters. Ruggiero Giovannelli’s Ecco i lupi captures this dramatic scene in a thrilling secular madrigal for double choir (SATTTB). The energetic Italian text depicts the pursuit of wolves, urging on the hounds and hunters to their quarry. Giovannelli masterfully uses the two choirs to create a rich, imitative texture, building excitement and intensity throughout the piece. This is a dynamic work, perfect for a choir looking to explore the dramatic possibilities of Renaissance part-music with a visceral, narrative theme.