Giva cogliendo fiori una matina

This delightful Italian madrigal for three female voices opens with a sense of gentle, pastoral beauty. The music captures the imagery of a May morning, with fresh herbs, a tranquil sky, and the singing of birds, evoking a serene and idyllic scene. As the texture unfolds, the composer paints a picture of a nymph encountered by a stream in a shaded wood, whose graceful singing and captivating beauty inspire deep admiration and sweet contemplation in the observer. Mollica’s setting skilfully translates the poem's lyrical charm and affectionate sentiment into music of flowing lines and delicate harmonies, creating a brief yet evocative moment of Renaissance part-song.