Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Monteverdi's masterful compositions with Ruggero Gerlin's exquisite rendition of "Monteverdi: Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda & Madrigaux du XVIIe siècle." This album, released in 1963, is a treasure trove of early 20th-century recordings, capturing the essence of Monteverdi's dramatic madrigals and arias with unparalleled clarity and depth.
The album kicks off with a series of recordings from 1935, featuring selections from Monteverdi's Madrigals, Book 8, including the iconic "Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda." This dramatic madrigal, originally composed as a dramatic narrative rather than a miniature opera, is brought to life with vivid storytelling and rich vocal performances. The 1937 recordings from "Il secondo libro de madrigali" and Madrigals, Book 6, showcase Monteverdi's mastery of polyphony and expressive text setting.
Ruggero Gerlin's later recordings, from 1936 to 1948, include a mix of solo arias and madrigals, highlighting the composer's versatility and innovation. The album concludes with selections from "Primo libro d'Arie musicali," featuring arias that demonstrate Monteverdi's ability to blend Italian and Venetian musical traditions.
With a duration of 46 minutes, this album offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of Monteverdi's vocal works, performed with historical authenticity and musical sensitivity. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album is a captivating journey through the golden age of Italian vocal music, led by the esteemed Ruggero Gerlin.
Tracks
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: Sinfonia - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: "Tancredi che Clorinda un homo" (Testo) - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: Motto del cauallo (Testo, Clorinda, Tancredi) - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili, Martha Angelici, Joseph Peyron
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: Sinfonia (Testo, Clorinda, Tancredi) - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili, Martha Angelici, Joseph Peyron
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: Guerra (Testo, Clorinda, Tancredi) - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili, Martha Angelici, Joseph Peyron
Madrigals, Book 8, Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda: "Amico haivinto" (Testo, Clorinda, Tancredi) - Recorded in 1935Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili, Martha Angelici, Joseph Peyron
Il secondo libro de madrigali: "Strider faceva le zampogne a l’aura" - Recorded in 1937Luca Marenzio, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Chorale Emile Passani
Il secondo libro de madrigali: "Perche di pioggia ’l ciel non si distille" - Recorded in 1937Luca Marenzio, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Chorale Emile Passani
Madrigals, Book 6: "Moro, lasso, al mio duolo" - Recorded in 1937Carlo Gesualdo, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Chorale Emile Passani
"Ohimè ch'io cado" - Recorded in 1936Claudio Monteverdi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Quando tu mi guardi" - Recorded in 1936Domenico Manzoli, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Se vedeste la piaghe" - Recorded in 1936Domenico Manzoli, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
Primo libro d'Arie musicali: No. 14, "Voi partite mio sole" - Recorded in 1943Girolamo Frescobaldi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Non posso piu soffrir" - Recorded in 1943Guglielmo Miniscalchi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Lo tento invan" - Recorded in 1948Guglielmo Miniscalchi, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Occhi belli" - Recorded in 1948Padre Ludovico Busca, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
"Bionda, bionda clori" - Recorded in 1948Padre Ludovico Busca, Gerlin Orchestra, Ruggero Gerlin, Max Meili
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