E da poi che'l sol dal monte

Marchetto Cara’s E da poi che’l sol dal monte paints a tender scene where the poet, roused by the rising sun, wanders to a familiar spot by a spring where his beloved often strolls. This secular Italian frottole, for SSAB voices, captures the gentle anticipation of a lover’s meeting. Cara, a prominent composer of this genre in early 16th-century Venice, crafts music that reflects the text’s simple, pastoral charm. The intimate four-part setting allows for delicate interplay between the voices, enhancing the romantic atmosphere of the poem. It is a fine example of the light, elegant style characteristic of the frottole.