Al lampeggiar

Cesare Zoilo was a composer of the Italian Renaissance. Al lampeggiar is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices, written in the Italian language. The text expresses the sweet pain of love inspired by the eyes of the beloved, comparing their bright and piercing gaze to lightning, which both illuminates and strikes down. Zoilo captures this dramatic imagery with rich vocal textures and evocative harmonic language, characteristic of the mature madrigal tradition. This setting explores the intense emotional contrasts described in the poetry, making it a compelling choice for skilled ensembles seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance polyphony.