Ancor che per amarti

Carlo Gesualdo's Ancor che per amarti is a secular madrigal for SSATB voices. The text paints a scene of unrequited love, where the speaker laments their suffering and pleads with their beloved to turn their gaze. Despite the pain, the speaker draws a powerful analogy to the sun, which can shine upon even the vilest mud without being diminished. This expressive Italian text is set with Gesualdo's characteristic harmonic intensity, demanding sensitive interpretation from the choir. It is a challenging yet rewarding work for those seeking to explore the rich expressive potential of the Italian madrigal tradition.