Dolcissimo Tesoro

This striking Italian secular madrigal for solo voice by Claudio Saracini sets a text of intense personal feeling. The words express the agony of parting from a beloved, described as the 'sweetest treasure, food of my life'. The singer conveys the pain of separation, questioning how it is possible to leave such a treasure and not die, and the soul's desperate struggle to remain with the departing loved one. Saracini's solo madrigal style is known for its expressive melodic lines and dramatic flair, perfectly suited to conveying the raw emotion of this poignant text.