Filli non voi ch'io dica

Pomponio Nenna’s Filli non voi ch’io dica is a five-part Italian madrigal from the late Renaissance. The text depicts a lover pleading with their beloved, Fillide, not to demand spoken accounts of love's torments, but to accept tears and sighs instead. The composer crafts an expressive setting that mirrors these sentiments, with rich harmonies and intricate vocal interplay. This secular work showcases the expressive power of the madrigal genre, highlighting the composer's skill in setting emotional text for voices.