Cor mio, chi mi t’invola

This intense Italian madrigal for five voices (soprano, soprano, tenor, tenor, bass) explores a lover's despair. The text expresses the agony of separation and the fear of loss, with the beloved's absence bringing only sorrow and the death of joy. The music reflects the dramatic unfolding of these emotions, portraying the volatile inner world of the speaker as their happiness rapidly fades. Girolamo Frescobaldi's skill in setting dramatic texts is evident in this secular work, capturing the passion and anguish of unrequited or lost love with potent musicality.