Dica chi vuol allegro viver voglio

Giaches de Wert's Dica chi vuol allegro viver voglio is a delightful canzonetta for SSATB voices. The music immediately sets a mood of joyful abandon, with active melodic lines and vibrant interplay between the five parts. Wert crafts a texture that is both intricate and transparent, allowing the clarity of the Italian text to shine through. The composer's setting emphasizes the literal meaning of the opening words, 'Tell me, whoever wishes, I want to live joyfully,' with music that revels in song, dance, and celebration in the company of love.