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This 1993 collection of Monteverdi's Madrigali concertati features very fine performances by the ensemble Tragicomedia, led by Stephen Stubbs. The group, which consists of tenors John Potter and Douglas Nasrawi, bass Harry van der Kamp, harpist and keyboardist Andrew Lawrence-King, gambist, and lironist Erin Headley, with Stubbs also playing chitarrone and guitar, performs with high energy and obvious delight in the expressive opportunities the composer so prodigally offers his performers. Most of the pieces are from his seventh and eighth books of madrigals, and quite a few have a dramatic element, most notably "Lamento della Ninfa," in which the group is joined by soprano Viveca Axell in an unusually graceful and serene performance. The composer's delightful "Zefiro torna" (which must have been one of Monteverdi's favorite texts because his setting so especially charming), features the two tenors in a fleet chaconne that depicts capricious summer breezes. All the vocalists are remarkable for their pure tone, agility, and ability to convey the music's various humorous, passionate, or tragic affects with complete commitment, but van der Kamp stands out, particularly in his virtuosic solo "Io che nell'otio nacqui." The instrumental accompaniment is always tasteful, appropriate, and expertly executed. The collection makes a terrific introduction to the musical and psychological depth and variety of Monteverdi's later madrigals, and the completely engaging performances should enchant even listeners who've never ventured into early Baroque vocal music.
© TiVo
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Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist - Viveca Axell, Soprano Vocals
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist - Viveca Axell, Soprano Vocals
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist - Viveca Axell, Soprano Vocals
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Harry van der Kamp, Bass Vocals - Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Claudio Monteverdi, Composer - Stephen Stubbs, Conductor - Douglas Nasrawi, Tenor Vocals - John Potter, Tenor Vocals - Tragicomedia, Ensemble - Viveca Axell, John Potter, Douglas Nasrawi, Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Stubbs & Tragicomedia, MainArtist
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
Album review
This 1993 collection of Monteverdi's Madrigali concertati features very fine performances by the ensemble Tragicomedia, led by Stephen Stubbs. The group, which consists of tenors John Potter and Douglas Nasrawi, bass Harry van der Kamp, harpist and keyboardist Andrew Lawrence-King, gambist, and lironist Erin Headley, with Stubbs also playing chitarrone and guitar, performs with high energy and obvious delight in the expressive opportunities the composer so prodigally offers his performers. Most of the pieces are from his seventh and eighth books of madrigals, and quite a few have a dramatic element, most notably "Lamento della Ninfa," in which the group is joined by soprano Viveca Axell in an unusually graceful and serene performance. The composer's delightful "Zefiro torna" (which must have been one of Monteverdi's favorite texts because his setting so especially charming), features the two tenors in a fleet chaconne that depicts capricious summer breezes. All the vocalists are remarkable for their pure tone, agility, and ability to convey the music's various humorous, passionate, or tragic affects with complete commitment, but van der Kamp stands out, particularly in his virtuosic solo "Io che nell'otio nacqui." The instrumental accompaniment is always tasteful, appropriate, and expertly executed. The collection makes a terrific introduction to the musical and psychological depth and variety of Monteverdi's later madrigals, and the completely engaging performances should enchant even listeners who've never ventured into early Baroque vocal music.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 26 track(s)
- Total length: 01:13:23
- Main artists: Tragicomedia
- Composer: Claudio Monteverdi
- Label: Warner Classics International
- Genre: Classical Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) Choral Music (Choirs)
© 2007 Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd ℗ 1993 Teldec Classics International GmbH
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