How do I love thee?

Stefano Puri sets Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s celebrated sonnet “How do I love thee?” for SATB choir, with divisi passages adding richness and complexity. This secular setting captures the profound and multifaceted nature of the poem’s declaration of love, exploring its spiritual and everyday dimensions. The music likely reflects the poem’s escalating passion and deep sincerity, from the soul’s furthest reach to the quiet moments of daily life. Puri’s setting, written for a discerning choir, demands expressive singing to convey the poem’s intense emotional journey, which extends even beyond death.