Canzon da contadini (from 'Triaca musicale')

This energetic Italian part-song depicts a group of peasants from Padua arriving eagerly for a gathering, having heard that a filò is to be held. The text, sung in the local dialect, lists several men and describes their boisterous singing as they prepare to dance. Giovanni Croce’s Canzon da contadini, scored for SATTTB, is a delightful example of secular Renaissance part-music, full of robust humour and rustic charm. It originates from his collection 'Triaca musicale', showcasing the composer's skill in capturing lively, vernacular scenes through vibrant vocal writing.