Appariran per me

Orlando di Lasso's Appariran per me is a four-part madrigal for SATT voices, sung in Italian. The text expresses the joy and relief of reunion, likening the return of a loved one to the clearing of fog and the return of sunshine after a storm. The composer conjures vivid imagery of nature transforming with the beloved's presence, promising an end to the tempestuous 'sea' of misfortune. This secular Renaissance part-music would suit a concert programme, offering a rich harmonic and expressive palate for an accomplished choir. The intimate SATT voicing allows for close attention to the text's dramatic unfolding.