"The nine outstanding singers of the Italian RossoPorpora Ensemble demonstrate that Monteverdi’s Sixth Book of Madrigals still contains previously overlooked beauties. They illuminate in a remarkably nuanced manner the particular affective content of these mostly rather sombre madrigals. The small group under Walter Testolin benefits from the fact that, despite their individual soloistic abilities, they achieve a very rounded, warm and dense overall sound. Their veiled sonorities are captivating

Claudio Monteverdi - Madrigals Book IV | Les Arts Florissants

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