Cando la bun caval sente'l trumbetta

Ivo de Vento, a composer of the late Renaissance, was active in the German-speaking lands, but his madrigals, such as Cando la bun caval sente'l trumbetta, show his Italianate style. This secular work for eight voices (SATTTB) vividly depicts a warhorse responding to the call of the trumpet. The text paints a stirring image of the steed raising its head, shaking its mane, and preparing for battle with the ferocity of a storm. Its energetic vocal lines and rich textures capture the excitement and primal energy of the scene, making it a dramatic and engaging concert piece for a large choir.