Sweet Kate for 2 altos and harpsichord (mp3)

Robert Jones' adaptation of the madrigal for two altos alongside a harpsichord is performed by David Warin Solomons. The narrative unfolds with Sweet Kate, who has recently departed, leaving the speaker expressing his sorrow. He pleads for her to stay, warning that her rejection might lead to his demise. However, she replies with laughter, expressing her skepticism about anyone dying of love. She confidently asserts that no one has ever died from such a situation, and she holds no fear in testing this theory.