Claudio Monteverdi - Madrigali Amorosi & Guerrieri / Masters Of The Millennium Audio CD 1999 / MM 2049

UPC 8712155050923

Product Details:

• Label: Masters Of The Millennium
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1999
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Choral

Overview: 

This remarkable album presents the timeless works of Claudio Monteverdi, one of the pioneers of early Baroque music. Featuring two distinctive collections of madrigals, Madrigali Amorosi (Book VIII B) and Madrigali Guerrieri (Book VIII A), the album also includes Monteverdi’s sacred masterpiece, the Missa "In illo tempore" for six voices. Under the skilled direction of conductor Gottfried Breinfalk, the ORF Choir delivers an expressive and historically informed performance of these exquisite pieces. From the passionate and lyrical Madrigali Amorosi to the more dramatic Madrigali Guerrieri and the spiritual depth of the Missa, this album offers a complete portrait of Monteverdi's genius.

Track Listing:

Madrigali Amorosi (Madrigali Libro VIII B):

1. Madrigal 1 (4:30)
2. Madrigal 3 (3:43)
3. Madrigal 4 (3:37)
4. Madrigal 5 (2:18)

Madrigali Guerrieri (Madrigali Libro VIII A):

1. Madrigal 1 (8:52)
2. Madrigal 2 (4:01)
3. Madrigal 3 (3:30)
4. Madrigal 4 (4:09)

Missa "In illo tempore", a cappella for 6 voices:

1. Kyrie (3:31)
2. Gloria (5:18)
3. Credo (8:58)
4. Sanctus (2:07)
5. Benedictus (1:16)
6. Agnus Dei I + II (4:55)

Key Credits:

• Conductor: Gottfried Breinfalk
• Choir: ORF Choir
• Composer: Claudio Monteverdi