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In this expressive SATTB madrigal, Marco da Gagliano sets a poignant Italian text on the theme of inescapable love. The words convey a powerful inner conflict: the heart cannot help but love, even if it wished to resist. The speaker pleads with their beloved, asking to be either released from life or from the torment of love itself if their affections are spurned. Gagliano's setting masterfully captures the emotional intensity of the poem, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore the rich tradition of secular Renaissance part-music and its dramatic potential.