Troubles and trials

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Kate Molleson follows Monteverdi through a period of upheaval, from his dismissal at the Mantuan court to a new post at St Mark’s in Venice. Alongside this change in fortune come moments of instability, from the circumstances of his departure to the challenges of rebuilding a career. Set against the distinctive sound world of Venice, Monteverdi adapts his writing to new spaces and forces, and his music continues to evolve in a very different musical environment. Il sesto libro de madrigali (extract) Concerto Italiano Rinaldo Alessandrini, director Pianto della Madonna The Sixteen Harry Christophers, conductor Zefiro torna e di soave accenti Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor Nuria Rial, soprano Laudate Dominum I Fagiolini The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble Robert Hollingworth, director Selva morale e spirituale – Mass movements Ensemble San Felice Capriccio Armonico Ensemble Chorus Federico Bardazzi, director Beatus vir I Fagiolini The 24 Robert Hollingworth, director Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales and West