Do truncken sie die liebe lange nacht

This eight-part setting of a German secular text is by Ivo de Vento. The composer masterfully creates a rich and complex sonority, dividing the singers into two choirs of SATB. The music reflects the joyous abandon of the text, describing a night of love and revelry that lasts until morning. The singers are united in celebrating a life lived without worry, their spirits lifted by song and dance. The intricate vocal writing allows for a dialogue between the two choirs, creating a full and resonant sound that perfectly captures the celebratory mood of the Renaissance Lieder.