'No mano muzz’andò a furare pera

Giovan Thomaso Di Maio's 'No mano muzz’andò a furare pera' is a secular madrigal for SAT voices, sung in the Neapolitan dialect. The text paints a humorous, chaotic scene where a group of disabled individuals attempt to steal a pear, but their efforts are thwarted by a series of unlikely witnesses and participants. A blind man acts as a lookout, a deaf man overhears their plan, and a mute man tries to spread the word. A lame man is sent as a messenger, adding to the overall absurdity. Di Maio captures this comical narrative through his music, creating a vibrant and engaging vocal work.