Claudio Monteverdi

Madrigali Libro 5

Immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating turning points in music history: with the Fifth Book of Madrigals ("Madrigali Libro 5", Venice 1605), vocal music boldly ushered in the Baroque era. This groundbreaking collection for five-part mixed choir and basso continuo seamlessly blends masterful polyphony with profound expressive passion, marking the dawn of the revolutionary "Seconda pratica". Published by the renowned UT Orpheus Edizioni, this full score offers a first-class, meticulously prepared edition meeting the highest musical and scholarly standards. An indispensable masterpiece for ambitious choirs, early music ensembles, and passionate connoisseurs eager to bring the emotional richness and daring harmonies of this Venetian collection to life.