Monteverdi: Messa et Salmi

Featuring

Krijn Koetsveld
Le Nuove Musiche
Claudio Monteverdi

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Compositional Technique

Monteverdi's church music on this album showcases both his use of old contrapuntal techniques and his forward-looking concertante style, which translated into psalms like Nisi Dominus I and Beatus vir.

Composition History

This album is a compilation of works by Claudio Monteverdi, assembled and published posthumously in 1650 by his student Francesco Cavalli and publisher Alessandro Vincenti.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Claudio Monteverdi, the composer, was known for constantly modifying his existing pieces, offering insight into his working methods, as seen in the two versions of Confitebor on this album.

Performer Biography

Krijn Koetsveld, the artistic leader of Le Nuove Musiche, was awarded a high honor by the President of Italy in 2023 for his contributions to Italian culture and music, earning him the title Cavaliere nell'ordine della Stella d'Italia.

Historical Context

The compilation of Monteverdi's works in 1650 was a unique tribute, as the preservation of written music and the remembrance of deceased musicians were uncommon at the time.

Recording & Production

This recording is dedicated to Jeroen van Riel, the Managing Director of Brilliant Classics, who passed away in 2022 and was a strong supporter of the recording projects.