Fire and lightning from heaven

This delightful English madrigal by Thomas Morley is perfect for a spring or summer concert, evoking the sweet agony of love. The text describes fire and lightning falling from heaven to enflame the heart of Flora, who is both beautiful and spiteful. Morley’s setting for ST, SS, TT voices captures the drama of the text with lively rhythms and expressive harmonies, characteristic of the secular part-music of the English Renaissance. Its intricate vocal lines and engaging text make it an excellent choice for a choir looking to explore the rich tradition of the madrigal.