Amor io sento un respirar si dolce

This secular madrigal for SATB voices, Amor io sento un respirar si dolce, is a beautiful example of Italian Renaissance part-music. The text paints a vivid picture of love's gentle presence, describing a sweet breathing felt in a sunlit meadow. The composer Tiburtio Massaino captures the languid, almost overwhelming sensation of renewed affection, where the ancient flame of love is rekindled by the beloved's loveliness. The music reflects the sensuousness of the words, creating an atmosphere of exquisite, almost dying sweetness, as the soul is overcome by the sheer delight of love.