Claudio Monteverdi

Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata

With 'Lagrime d'amante al sepolcro dell'amata', Claudio Monteverdi created one of the most moving masterpieces of European vocal music. This six-part sestina from his celebrated Sixth Book of Madrigals (Venice 1614) sets the profound grief and boundless sorrow over the loss of a beloved with incomparable dramatic intensity. Scored for five-part mixed choir (SSATB) and basso continuo, the work masterfully merges intricate polyphony with the emotive power of the emerging Baroque era. This meticulously prepared full score from the renowned publisher UT Orpheus Edizioni provides choirs and vocal ensembles with a first-class edition meeting both scholarly standards and the demands of vibrant performance practice. An indispensable addition to any ambitious choral repertoire.