Ardo lungi e d'appresso

This secular Italian madrigal by Michel' Angelo Cancineo for SSATB voices would be ideal for a Renaissance-themed concert. The text expresses the torment of love, a common theme in the genre. The singer laments that whether near or far from their beloved, their passion burns intensely, and any remedy is insufficient. They claim that if their ardor is to be tempered, they must be killed upon approaching their love, as they have found that staying away is harmful and fleeing is unhelpful. Cancineo’s setting captures the emotional intensity and poetic imagery of the text, making it a compelling choice for discerning choirs.