Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe – Gesualdo: Dolcissima mia vita. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24bit/96kHz | Time – 54:54 minutes | 936 MB | Genre: Classical
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Philippe Herreweghe records his third disc devoted to a controversial figure in the world of music and art in general: Carlo Gesualdo, who had his wife murdered and is suspected of having his son smothered. This time Collegium Vocale Gent performs his fifth book of madrigals (1611), published two years before his death. A collection that even today contributes to the eternal debate: to what extent does art become impregnated with reality, and how can it be appreciated when it emanates from a mind living so close to horror? Here the bold dissonances and sometimes tortured expressiveness that can be perceived in his harmonic language offer food for thought. Can we speak of redemption through art for a murderous composer in the twilight of his life?
Tracklist:
1. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 1, Gioite voi col canto (02:45)
2. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 2, S’io non miro, non moro (02:39)
3. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 3, Itene, o miei sospiri (02:51)
4. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 4, Dolcissima mia vita (02:27)
5. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 5, O dolorosa gioia (02:24)
6. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 6, Qual fora, donna (03:07)
7. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 7, Felicissimo sonno (01:50)
8. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 8, Se vi duol il mio duolo (02:42)
9. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 9, Occhi del mio cor vita (03:05)
10. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 10, Languisce al fin (03:17)
11. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 11, Merc’e grido piangendo (04:02)
12. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 12, O voi troppo felici_ (01:42)
13. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 13, Correte, amanti, a prova (02:48)
14. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 14, Asciugate i begl’occhi (03:20)
15. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 15, Tu m’uccidi, o crudele (02:11)
16. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 16, Deh coprite il bel seno (02:54)
17. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 17, Poi che l’avida – Prima parte (02:01)
18. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 18, Ma tu, cagion – Seconda parte (02:14)
19. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 19, O tenebroso giorno (02:25)
20. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 20, Se tu fuggi, io non resto (01:53)
21. Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro quinto: No. 21, ‘T’amo, mia vita!’ (02:17)
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