Chi farà fed'al cielo

This dramatic madrigal by Alessandro Striggio sets a text of profound lament. The poet describes his tearful state and overwhelming sorrow, which has changed his desires and appearance. He cries out into the wilderness, feeling unheard and unpitied, lamenting his harsh fate that brings death against reason. The SAATB voicing allows for rich, complex textures, ideal for conveying the intense emotional narrative of unrequited suffering and despair. Striggio's masterful word-painting captures the anguish of the text, making this a compelling choice for a concert program seeking powerful Renaissance secular part-music.