Hark, alleluia

Thomas Morley's Hark, alleluia is a jubilant English madrigal for double choir (SAATBB, SAATTB). The music bubbles with energy, its interwoven vocal lines creating a rich and complex texture. The text expresses a celebration of music and its heavenly resonance, with the joyful cry of 'Alleluia' echoing the devotion of angels. It speaks of the eternal Mover, suggesting a spiritual dimension to this secular celebration. This work showcases the composer's mastery of contrapuntal writing and his ability to capture a mood of pure elation through the interplay of eight distinct voice parts.