Donna se voi volete

This striking SATB madrigal by Jacquet de Berchem offers a passionate Italian text for a secular setting. The words explore the reciprocity of love, with the singer eager to engage fully in the "game of love" if their beloved agrees. The urgency of the plea is palpable, especially in the final lines where a swift decision is implored, lest the singer be lost entirely. It is a fine example of Renaissance secular part-music, ideal for a choir seeking to explore the expressive power of Italian madrigal text-painting. The setting is direct and effective, capturing the spirit of the poetic declaration.