Gesualdo: Madrigals

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Image courtesy of Chapel of Santa Àgata

The collection of madrigals written by controversial Italian composer Carlo Gesualdo features some of the most fascinating examples of this genre and perhaps the only ones on a par with those of Claudio Monteverdi. At the Chapel of Santa Àgata, the audience will be treated to a performance by the Exaudi Vocal Ensemble conducted by James Week. The group will sing a selection from Gesualdo's Fifth and Sixth Book, both of which were written during the final years of his life and the second of which was published posthumously. 

Program

• Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigals, books V and VI. Selection (1611) 30'
• Michael Finnissy: Gesualdo: Libro Sesto. Selection (2012-13) 7'
• III (Beltà, poi che t'assenti)
• VI (Resta di darmi noia)
• Bernat Vivancos: Nigra es, Pulchra sum (2006) 15’

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