Giova mai sempre

This secular Italian madrigal for two voices, soprano and tenor, paints a vivid scene of divine intervention. The text describes how God, moved by pity when he sees suffering, swiftly offers help. He places a gentle rein, a sweet and dear warning, on those fixed in vice, who were previously running towards death and had already reached the gates of hell. Asola’s setting captures the dramatic narrative of rescue and repentance, a hallmark of the madrigal tradition, making it an engaging choice for a small vocal ensemble.