Hor che morir ti miro

Claudio Saracini was an Italian composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This solo madrigal, Hor che morir ti miro, is a secular setting of an Italian text. The poignant words express a deep sorrow and compassion, so intense that the singer feels their heart has turned to stone, or perhaps ceased to exist entirely. The music reflects this intense emotion, creating a powerful and dramatic miniature. It is a fine example of the solo vocal music of its time, demanding expressive singing from the soloist.