Da lo spuntar de matutini albori

From the first morning light until the setting of the sun, a lovely band of nymphs and shepherds sings sweetly. The text paints a pastoral scene, with the singers moving between a small river, a blooming meadow, and a shady wood. Their music, heard never before, echoes among the waves, the beech trees, and the flowers, celebrating the fair Dori. This secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices captures the Renaissance spirit of refined word-painting. Porta’s skillful setting allows the beauty of the text to shine through the intricate vocal lines.