Monteverdi: Terzo Libro dei Madrigali (2002)

The Nine Books of Monteverdi's madrigals span the composer's career, from his 20th year to his old age, and provide a fascinating look at the transition from Renaissance practice through the early Baroque. Written for five voices, the Third Book, published in 1592, dates from the composer's 25th year, and reveals not only a master of Renaissance counterpoint, but an original thinker with a command of a broad expressive range. Two of the madrigals, "Vattene pur crudel" and "Vivrò fra I miei tormenti," each with three parts, ... Read More

The Nine Books of Monteverdi's madrigals span the composer's career, from his 20th year to his old age, and provide a fascinating look at the transition from Renaissance practice through the early Baroque. Written for five voices, the Third Book, published in 1592, dates from the composer's 25th year, and reveals not only a master of Renaissance counterpoint, but an original thinker with a command of a broad expressive range. Two of the madrigals, "Vattene pur crudel" and "Vivrò fra I miei tormenti," each with three parts, are essentially miniature dramas that foreshadow the composer's groundbreaking operas and his extraordinary dramatic gifts. The vocal ensemble La Venexiana has recorded all nine books, and the authority and radiance of its performances make them a treasure for anyone who loves early vocal music. The group's singing is notable for its astonishing purity, flawless intonation, and seamless legato. The tone is exceptionally sweet and smooth, and even in the most wrenchingly emotional... Read Less

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