L'Arpeggiata: Monteverdi: Teatro d'amore

Christina Pluhar states: "Monteverdi's most admirable trait is the enormous diversity of compositional techniques that he masters and interweaves with supreme skill. Our aim in this recording is to bring out the varietà of his secular compositions. The modernity that runs like a constant thread through his pieces and makes his music seem timeless even in the twenty-first century is selfevident if one considers, for example, his use of ostinato basses. Jazz musicians are supposed to have 'invented' the walking bass in the 1940s, but already in Monteverdi we find ostinato basses which diverge from the standard ostinatos of the seventeenth century, that are unique of their kind and sound extremely modern." The BBC Magazine reviews the performance as "technical perfection". The easy informality with each other and the music, with which these pieces are performed, makes for a captivating listen. One of the most exciting Baroque performances to hit the record shelves this year. A Must Listen."

1. L'orfeo SV 318: Toccata
2. Ohimè Ch'io Cado SV 316
3. L'incoronazione Di Poppea SV 308 Act 3: "Pur Ti Miro" (Neron Popea)
4. Damigella Tutta Bella SV 235
5. Madrigals Book 8: Lamento Della Ninfa SV 163: IV. Amor
6. SÌ Dolce È'l Tormento SV 332
7. L'orfeo SV 318 Act 5: Sinfonie ; Moresca
8. Madrigals Book 7: Interrotte Speranze SV 132
9. Chiome D'oro Bel Thesoro SV 143
10. L'incoronazione Di Poppea SV 308 Act 2: "Oblivion Soave" (Arnalta)
11. Hor Che'l Ciel E la Terra E'l Vento Tace SV 147
12. Madrigals Book 8: Ballo SV 154B
13. Madrigals Book 8: Vago Augelletto Che Cantado Vai SV 156
14. Zefiro Torna E Di Soavi Accenti SV 251

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