Monteverdi - Hor che'l ciel e la terra (Book 8), SV 147

The gorgeous singing of the soloists and stylish instrumental performances, though dazzling and gimlet-eyed, are also elegant and respectful without being obsequiously slavish to convention. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2009, 4 out of 5 starsMore…

This is a sublime example of the madrigalian art. The disc oozes a sense of intelligent poetic response. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2006More…

Cappella Mediterranea sing and play with assertive Mediterranean heat...The emotional tension is incredible...If your blood doesn’t race during the opener by the madrigal master Monteverdi,... — The Times, 21st November 2009, 4 out of 5 starsMore…

In their Monteverdi Editions, La Venexiana bring a dramatic delivery of the words and a uniquely Italian blend of solo voices to this glorious music, unrivalled on disc. — Sunday TimesMore…