Come havrà vita Amor

This evocative madrigal for SSATB voices sets a lament by a heartbroken shepherd. He questions how his life can continue when his heart languishes and his suffering seems unending. His pain is heightened by the betrayal of hope, as he is wounded by the very person from whom he sought solace. The scene is set against a pastoral backdrop as dawn illuminates the hills and fields, highlighting the contrast between the natural beauty and the shepherd's inner turmoil. Ruggiero Giovannelli's setting captures the emotional intensity of the text with rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition.