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Soli SSATTBB, Coro SATB/SATB, 2 Fl, 2 Fifari, 3 Cor, 3 Trb, 2 Vl, 3 Va, Vc, Vn, Bc

Critical edition:
- based on all surviving copies of the print from 1610- early handwritten additions in these copies were taken into consideration for the edition, however these were not adopted without written indication- variant readings between the parts and the basso continuo score are rendered on ossia staves
- the original note values and pitch levels have been retained
- detailed foreword with an explanation of the work, the history of its transmission, and a history of the various editions and liturgical performance practice

Flexible use of performance material:
- choirs may use either the vocal score or the economical choral score- colla-parte instrumental parts are available for each of thepsalms and for the hymn
- each of the colla-parte parts includes the complete corresponding vocal part with singing text, and the beginning of each verse is also indicated
- the use of the parts is fl exible and allows for diverse scoring variants; for example, in pieces for double choir each of the winds and string parts contains both choir parts
- alternative scoring possibilities are suggested in the foreword
- the performance material included in the edition enables Monteverdi's Vespers to be performed using the maximum scoring, but the work may also be performed with a smaller ensemble

The editor Uwe Wolf:
- is a specialist for notational practice of the early 17th century.
- has published a number of articles and studies on the Vespers and has held seminars on the work at various universities.
- brings his practical experience to the edition as a cornettist(Zink player) through numerous performances of the Vespers both in Germany and abroad.
- has a broad editorial experience.