Bramo veder

Cesare Zoilo’s Bramo veder is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. This is passionate word-painting from the Italian Renaissance, with the composer vividly depicting the anguish of unrequited love. The text speaks of a burning desire to see the beloved, even if it means a pierced heart and chest. The singer yearns for relief from their pain, caught between hope and longing, praying that their sorrows might turn to joy. Zoilo’s setting uses the vocal lines to mirror these intense emotions, creating a rich and expressive texture ideal for a concert programme.