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Monteverdi - Hor che'l ciel e la terra (Book 8), SV 147
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Choral » Madrigals & Partsongs
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Special offer. Monteverdi - Teatro d'Amore
RecommendedNuria Rial (soprano), Philippe Jaroussky (countertenor), Cyril Auvity (tenor), Jan van Elsacker (tenor) & Joaõ Fernandes (bass)
L’Arpeggiata, Christina Pluhar
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. —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 26th January 2009
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Monteverdi: Il ottavo libro de madrigali, 1638 'Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi'
RecommendedConcerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
This is a sublime example of the madrigalian art. The disc oozes a sense of intelligent poetic response. —
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Gramophone Awards, 2007, Finalist - Baroque Vocal
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Gramophone Awards, 1998, Winner - Baroque Vocal
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Special offer. Monteverdi: Madrigali guerrieri ed amorosi
The 8th Book of Madrigals
Bernarda Fink, Maria Christina Kiehr, Antonio Abete, Victor Torres, et al.
Concerto Vocale, René Jacobs
The blurb on the jacket says, 'Indispensable', and this is hardly an exaggeration. A complete Book 8 would be enough to whet any Monteverdian's appetite; but fortunately, completeness isn't... —
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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,... —
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Building a Library, November 2016, First Choice
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Special offer. Monteverdi: Il ottavo libro de madrigali, 1638 'Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi'
RecommendedMusicke Instrumental Consort Ensemble, Anthony Rooley
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Building a Library, October 2000, First Choice
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Monteverdi: Il ottavo libro de madrigali, 1638 'Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi'
RecommendedLa Venexiana
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. —
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Building a Library, May 2009, First Choice
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