Hor hai fatto l'estremo

This Italian madrigal for ATB voices by Girolamo Scotto sets a text lamenting the power of death. The words express how death has extinguished beauty and life, leaving only an empty grave and a stripped-bare existence. However, the text asserts that fame and worth, which never die, remain beyond death's grasp. This secular Renaissance part-song offers a dramatic and emotional exploration of mortality and enduring legacy, suitable for a discerning choir looking for expressive and challenging repertoire.