Fado "De Avaritia"

Krysztof Daletski's Fado "De Avaritia" is a secular lament in Latin for solo tenor. The text reflects on the changing perception of avarice, contrasting its historical condemnation as a mortal sin with its modern acceptance as a virtue. It laments how usury and the exploitation of the poor are now overlooked, enabled by a society that values wealth above all. The piece concludes with a stark image, suggesting that societal progress has made the impossible (a camel passing through the eye of a needle) seem achievable, highlighting a moral inversion. Daletski's setting captures the poignant and critical nature of this ancient text in a contemporary context.