Bona sera, come stai cor mio

Antonio Scandello, a composer active in the mid-16th century, contributes to the rich tradition of secular Italian madrigals with this charming TTBB setting. The text, sung in the original Italian, captures a tender moment of reunion and farewell. The opening lines express a warm greeting and a slight impatience at a recent absence, 'Good evening, how are you, my heart? Since the other day I haven't seen you.' The subsequent lines reveal recognition from afar and a gentle parting, 'Goodbye, lady, take my hand.' Scandello's four-part male voice arrangement offers a delightful opportunity to explore the expressive possibilities of this Renaissance genre, bringing to life the simple, heartfelt sentiments of the text.