Ahi, tu piangi

Scipione Lacorcia's Ahi, tu piangi is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, sung in Italian. The text, which describes a shared sorrow between two lovers, opens with the poignant observation that 'Alas, you weep, my life! You weep and I weep too.' The composer sets this declaration of empathy with great sensitivity, moving from the lover's own tears to a plea to be understood. The music reflects the depth of this mutual pain, with the voices intertwining to express a profound and shared emotional landscape. It is a work that would suit a concert programme seeking poignant Renaissance part-music.