Schütz: First Book of Madrigals

Henrich Schütz: The First Book of Madrigals, Venice, 1611
The Consort of Musicke - Anthony Rooley, dir.
Deutsche Harmonia Mundi (EMI) 1C 067 16 9527-1 [LP]
Deutsche Harmonia Mundi (EMI) 47600
Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 77118
BMG Japan 38180

Contents:

    Henrich Schütz (1585-1672)
    Madrigals Nr. 1-8 for 5 Voices
  1. Prima parte: O primavera, gioventu de l'anno, SWV 1
  2. Seconda parte: O dolcezze amarissime d'amore, SWV 2
  3. Selve beate, se sospirando, SWV 3
  4. Alma, affilitta che fai?, SWV 4
  5. Cosi morir debb'io, SWV 5
  6. D'orrida selce alpina, SWV 6
  7. Ride la primavera, SWV 7
  8. Fuggi, fuggi o mio core, SWV 8

    9. ----------
    Madrigals Nr. 9-18 for 5 Voices
    Nr. 19 for 8 Voices in 2 Choirs
  9. Feritevi, ferite, viperette mordaci, SWV 9
  10. Fiamma ch'allaccia, SWV 10
  11. Quella dama son io, SWV 11
  12. Mi saluta costei, SWV 12
  13. Lo moro, ecco ch'io moro, SWV 13
  14. Sospir che del bel petto, SWV 14
  15. Dunque addio, care selve, SWV 15
  16. Tornate, o cari baci, SWV 16
  17. Di marmo siete voi, SWV 17
  18. Giunto e pur, Lidia, SWV 18
  19. Vasto mar, nel cui seno, SWV 19

Playing time: 52'10"

Performer: The Consort of Musicke - Anthony Rooley, dir.
[Emma Kirkby (soprano), Evelyn Tubb (soprano), Cathy Cass (mezzo soprano), Mary Nichols (alto), Joseph Cornwell (tenor), Rufus Muller (tenor), Richard Wistreich (bass)]

Recording site and date: Cedernsaal Schloss Kircheim [1985 or prior]

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