Cosa non vada più

Orazio Vecchi was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance, known for his contributions to the development of the canzonetta. This secular Italian work, Cosa non vada più, is set for SSAT/SATT voices. The text expresses a dramatic shift in emotion, moving from a sense of loss and broken bonds to the relief that a powerful, burning passion has finally extinguished. The poet addresses a cruel lady, recalling a time when she was dearer than life itself, but now declares that the matter is finished. Vecchi’s setting likely captures this emotional journey with clarity and vigour, characteristic of the canzonetta style.