Monteverdi's Ninth Book of Madrigals, published posthumously, and the 1632 Scherzi musicali ('Musical Jokes') are thematically linked by the recurring theme of war for the sake of love. Prefaced with a Sinfonia by Biagio Marini and featuring one of Monteverdi's towering masterpieces, Zefiro torna, the Ninth Book comprises the few remaining late madrigals, a number of canzonette, as well as works with the same titles and verses from the earlier Eighth Book, here performed in completely different musical settings. Recorded complete, and in historically informed fashion, this is the final volume in the series. Italian early music ensemble Delitiae Musicae was established in 1992. The ensemble has been making recordings for over 20 years, and significant projects include Verdelot's Missa Philomena praevia, and four widely acclaimed albums dedicated to masses of Palestrina that were awarded the Choc du disque and the 9 de Repertoire in France.

Tracklist:

Sonate, Symphonie, Canzoni, Passe'mezzi, Baletti, Corenti, Gagliarde E Retornelli, Op. 8: No. 15, Sinfonia Prima À 3
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: I. Bel Pastor Dal Cui Bel Guardo, Sv 168
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: II. Zefiro Torna E Di Soavi Accenti, Sv 251
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: VI. Alcun Non Mi Consigli, Sv 169
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: VII. Di Far Sempre Gioire, Sv 170
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: VIII. Quando Dentro Al Tuo Seno, Sv 171
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: IX. Non Voglio Amare, Sv 172
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: X. Come Dolce Oggi L'auretta, Sv 173
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: XI. Alle Danze, Alle Gioie, Ai Diletti, Sv 174
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: XII. Perché, Se M'odiavi, Sv 175
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: XIII. Sì, Sì, Ch'io V'amo, Sv 175
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: XIV. Sù, Sù, Sù, Pastorelli Vezzosi, Sv 177
Madrigals, Book 9, Rism M3501: XV. O Mio Bene, O Mia Vita, Sv 178
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: I. Maledetto Sia L'aspetto, Sv 246
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: II. Quel Sguardo Sdegnosetto, Sv 247
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: III. Eri Già Tutta Mia, Sv 248
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: Iva. Ecco Di Dolci Raggi Il Sol Armato, Sv 249 (Ecco Di Dolci Raggi Il Sol Armato)
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: Ivb. Ecco Di Dolci Raggi Il Sol Armato, Sv 249 (Io Ch'armato Sinor D'un Duro Gelo)
Scherzi Musicali, Rism M3499: V. Et È Pur Dunque Vero, Sv 250

UPC: 747313531820
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.8.19
Format: CD

Monteverdi / Longhini - Madrigals Book 9 (CD)