Pesciolini's Third Book of Madrigals is the only one of his madrigal books to have survived completely intact to the present day.
Recording & Production
This recording of Biagio Pesciolini's Third Book of Madrigals is the first time his work has been published in modern notation.
Compositional Technique
Pesciolini's madrigals show an advanced expressive style for his time, utilizing chromaticism and thorough harmonic research to highlight poetic texts.
Interpretation
The madrigals were recorded using a 440-Hz diapason and various period instruments for the basso continuo, including harpsichord, spinet, organ, and theorbo.
Compositional Technique
Pesciolini was one of the most prolific composers of six-part madrigals, with three books to his name, second only to Luca Marenzio.
Composer Biography
Biagio Pesciolini, the composer, was born in Prato, Italy, in 1535 and became a canon and madrigalist.
Compositional Technique
The final madrigal in this collection, "Cosa non vada più come solea," is unique as it is actually two madrigals in one, with a hidden second madrigal sung in contrary motion.
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