Al'hor ch'io penso a voi

Felice Anerio composed this sacred laude for treble voices (SSB). The Italian text expresses the singer's fervent devotion to the Virgin Mary, describing how thoughts of her beauty ignite a burning flame of love within his breast. He finds unparalleled joy and sweetness when singing of her, likening her to a shining star and declaring himself the happiest of men. Anerio's setting captures this intense spiritual and emotional rapture, offering a vibrant musical reflection on faith and adoration.