Baciami vita mia

Domenico Maria Ferrabosco was a composer of secular Italian madrigals in the late Renaissance. This example for SATB voices explores the text of a passionate love poem. The lyrics express a desperate plea for continuous kisses, lamenting the pain of parting and imploring the beloved to kiss so often that their number becomes uncountable. The music would have been intended for intimate performance amongst friends or family, reflecting the sophisticated culture of the time.