Angelica tua mano

Sing this vivid Italian madrigal to a text that pleads for help from a beloved, whose very touch drives the singer to distraction. The words describe the lover's desperation and fear of death should their plea go unanswered. Giovanni Ferretti’s SSAATB setting captures the dramatic intensity of the lament with rich harmonies and contrapuntal interest, typical of secular part-music from the Renaissance. It offers a compelling challenge for an experienced choir, allowing them to explore the expressive possibilities of a full six-part texture and declaim the passionate Italian words with dramatic flair.