Dunque fia vero (prima parte)

Bernardino Mosto's Dunque fia vero (prima parte) is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices. It is the first part of a larger work, setting a text that questions whether a beloved will truly be shared with another, lamenting the potential loss of affection and the pain of unrequited love. The music explores the emotional intensity of the Petrarchan verses, using the rich textures of five-part polyphony to convey the lover's despair and yearning. Mosto's setting captures the dramatic flair characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition, with intricate vocal lines and expressive harmonic language.