Amor ch'è quel ch'io miro

This five-part madrigal by Vincenzo Ugolini sets a poem exploring the paradox of love and the heavens. The text speaks of a sunlit vision where a thousand clear drops emerge, and a sky without clouds yet rains. The music captures these surprising images with inventive vocal writing, fitting for a secular gathering or a festive occasion. Ugolini, a composer of the late Renaissance, was known for his skill in crafting expressive vocal music. His SSATB setting of this Italian text offers a rich harmonic language and a delightful interplay between the voices. It is a fine example of Italian madrigal style.