Godea Tirsi gli amori

In this secular madrigal, Alfonso Ferrabosco I paints a tender nocturnal scene. The shepherd Tirsi enjoys the love of his beloved Clori, but their intimacy is clouded by darkness. Moved by their plight, the goddess Cynthia descends from the heavens, dispelling the night and revealing her face. In the radiant light, their love is reborn, a moment so joyful that both Tirsi and Clori are consumed by passion and reborn anew. This five-part setting for SSTTB voices captures the dramatic narrative and emotional intensity of the Italian text, showcasing the composer's skill in word painting and expressive harmony.