Cosi al vostro tornar le vostre genti

Giovanni Ferretti was a composer of the Italian Renaissance, active during a period rich in secular vocal music. Cosi al vostro tornar le vostre genti is a madrigal for SSATTB voices. The text speaks of the joy and serene springtime that accompanies the return of one's people. The composer uses the lush textures of his era to paint a picture of this celebration, with nature itself reflecting the happiness of the occasion. The madrigal form allows for intricate polyphony and expressive word-painting, characteristics that Ferretti would have employed to bring this vivid scene to life for his performers and listeners. It offers a substantial opportunity for a choir to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance polyphony.