Deh lasciatemi stare

Cornelio Antonelli’s Deh lasciatemi stare is a secular Italian madrigal for three male voices (TTB). The text expresses a plea for relief from troubling thoughts, asking a beloved not to cause further anguish to a heart already surrendered. The singer implores their 'life' to consider the constant torments endured and to prevent their ultimate demise. This intimate and dramatic text is set with the characteristic polyphonic richness and emotional intensity of the Italian madrigal tradition, offering a compelling expressive challenge for a male-voice ensemble.