Filli, mentre ti bacio (2)

This enchanting Italian madrigal for SSATB voices offers a passionate meditation on the bittersweet nature of love. Marco da Gagliano sets words from Antonio Ongaro's Rime, describing a lover overwhelmed by the intoxicating, yet painful, sweetness of a kiss. The text speaks of drinking a sea of ambrosia, leading to a heart that dies amidst such intense, conflicting sensations. It’s a perfect choice for a chamber choir seeking to explore the dramatic expressiveness of the Italian Renaissance madrigal, bringing to life its complex emotions and rich harmonic language.