Deh ved' amor

This secular Italian madrigal by Domenico Micheli is scored for SATTBB voices. It offers a rich opportunity for expressive ensemble singing, likely to be appreciated during a spring or summer concert programme. The text speaks of the enduring will of a beloved, who, even in the prime of life, shows a hardness that causes the singer profound sorrow. This emotional turmoil is vividly described, likening the feeling to a trembling from an 'amorous frost' at the height of the midday sun. The composer's setting would allow a choir to explore dramatic contrasts and the nuanced interplay of voices.