Come di voi piu bella

Giulio Renaldi sets a Petrarchan sonnet by Giovanni Giorgio Trissino in this secular Italian madrigal. The text praises a beloved, declaring her beauty to be unequalled among mortal things, just as the composer's own love for her is without parallel. Renaldi captures this intense comparison and exalted sentiment with rich SATB harmonies, exploring the idea that such supreme beauty and love would be even more perfect if brought together in complete accord. This setting is a fine example of Renaissance polyphony, offering a chance for a choir to explore expressive vocal writing and intricate part-singing within the context of a secular love poem.