Gli ardenti miei desiri

This devotional Italian laude, for two-part treble voices (SSB), expresses a profound longing for divine connection. The text speaks of ardent desires, flames, and sighs drawn from the heart, seeking solace and hope from the Virgin Mary. It offers her a new temple, acknowledging the singer's unworthiness but recognizing Mary's celestial queenly status. The music is intended to accompany prayers and praises, restoring the soul through varied melodic expressions. The composer, anonymous, contemplates the power of Mary's beauty to inspire joy and potentially redeem those lost in sin. This piece would be fitting for services focused on Marian devotion or during periods of spiritual reflection and penitence.