Monteverdi's madrigals

Anyone not moved by Monteverdi’s madrigals must surely have a heart of stone. Especially when Concerto Italiano pours its heart into the notes, the music touches you to the core. This time, the Italian ensemble takes on the third book, a series of madrigals balancing on the cusp of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Concerto Italiano captures every nuance. As The Guardian wrote about Concerto Italiano’s performance of Monteverdi: ‘You won’t hear it sung any better anywhere today’.

Claudio Monteverdi is the towering figure who led Italy through the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque. Over time, his complex polyphonic style gave way to a more transparent style, with the lyrics becoming more intelligible. He transformed the madrigals into ‘songs’ with a distinct melody and accompaniment, and laid the foundation for Italian opera. Monteverdi’s many madrigals serve as an immersive roadmap through the development of this pioneering composer.

Tickets: € 12,50 – € 49,00