I tuoi capelli o Filli

Imagine a pastoral setting, perhaps an Arcadian landscape, as the backdrop for this delightful Italian madrigal for SAATB voices. Giovanni de Macque sets a tender text here, beginning with the poet confessing he keeps his beloved Filli's hair safely tucked away. He describes how, when he unwraps it, his heart is pierced by a sharp thorn, a metaphor for the intense longing and sweet pain of love. This secular work captures the essence of Renaissance part-music, offering a charming and expressive opportunity for an accomplished choir to explore nuanced vocal colours and interplay. The flowing Italian lines lend themselves beautifully to a sensitive musical interpretation, evoking a sense of intimate reflection and romantic sentiment.