Monteverdi's third book of madrigals of 1592 is one of the earliest steps towards the writing of opera as we know it. In this collection of songs, Monteverdi, for the first time, starts to bring small groups of songs (2 or 3) to form a 'Scena" - a collection with similar words or on a similar theme or by the same poet and keeping them as a little group within the book of madrigals.

The 19th song, "Rimanti in Pace" begins as follows: "Rest peacefully" It is another song of about our shepherdess, Phyllis! This song begins the final 'scena' within this book, a group of two linked songs (Nos 19-20) which is also available as a single download.

As with all of Monteverdi's vocal music, it translates really well onto instruments. The individual madrigals are available separately. This flexible arrangement is equally playable on woodwind ensembles as on brass.

Parts supplied:

Part 1 in Bb
Part 2 in Bb
Part 3 in Eb/F
Part 4 in Bb/C(BC)
Part 5 in Eb/C(BC)/Bb

Other parts may be requested free of charge.

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