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Complete set – parts
Title by uploader: Madrigals for Five Voices. Book V – Parts, SV 94–106
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Voice |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Parts |
Language |
Italian |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Year of composition |
1600 |
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Voice |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score |
Key |
G major |
Publisher |
Ricordi |
Language |
Italian |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
Cruda Amarilli
Title by uploader: Monteverdi - Cruda Amarilli, Voices
Instrumentation |
Voice |
Type of score |
Vocal score |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Genre |
Classical/Concerto |
This product is a digital sheet music in PDF format. The music was composed by Claudio Monteverdi (Claudio Monteverdi ), for Voices.
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Voice |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score |
Publisher |
Ricordi |
Language |
Italian |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi - The Fifth Book of Madrigals (1605) (Complete)
Instrumentation |
Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
1 to 19 from 19 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
71'36 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form 'scenas' and with the addition of accompaniments on instruments.
Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
This file contains the complete 5th book, including the final song which is for 9 parts.
Because the mp3 is so large and each individual song has its own, please see each song's page if you would like to hear it.
Probably the best known song is the first one "Cruda Amaryllis". There are two scenas in this book. The first comprises nos 4 - 8 and the second nos 9-11
No.01 Cruda Amarylli. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 01. Cruda Amarylli
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
2'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Cruda Amarilli is a very evocative song, describing the cruelty sometimes inflicted upon each other by lovers. "Cruel Amarillis" is the translation of the first line and the fp in each part's entry emphasises that cruelty, along with the increased use of dissonance.
No.02 O Mirtillo, Mirtillo. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 02. O Mirtillo, Mirtillo
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
2 to 2 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
O Mirtillo, Mirtillo is a song about unrequited love. O Myrtle, Myrtle my life
No.03 Era l'anima mia. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 03. Era l'anima mia
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
3 to 3 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Era l'anima mia It was my soul, taken at last is another song about separating after love-making.
No.04 Ecco Silvio. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 04. Ecco Silvio
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
4 to 4 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Ecco Silvio - Here is Silvio whom you hate so much! This is a song about jealousy and spurned love.
No.05 Ma se con la pietà. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 05. Ma se con la pietà
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
5 to 5 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Ma se con la pietà - But if pity is not in you. This song is a man pleading for his woman to make love to him (again!)
No.06 Dorinda, ah dirò. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 06. Dorinda, ah dirò
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
6 to 6 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Dorinda, ah dirò - Dorinda (Doreen), ah I will say mine, If you are not with me when I lose you, and when death comes from me and I did not care then that I could give you life
No.07 Ecco piegando. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 07. Ecco piegando
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
7 to 7 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Ecco piegando describes a lover on bended knee to his beloved, presumably to ask her to marry him - or perhaps marrying isn't really on his mind!
No.08 Ferir quel petto. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 08. Ferir quel petto
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
8 to 8 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Ferir quel petto - A song about unfaithfulness and a cheating heart.
No.09 Ch'io t'ami. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 09. Ch'io t'ami
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
9 to 9 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Ch'io t'ami speaks of a man whose lover won't leave him alone or allow him to sleep.
No.10 Deh, bella e cara. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 10. Deh, bella e cara
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
10 to 10 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Song 10 goes into some detail about how he wants his lover to do the deed three times!
No.11 Ma tu più che mai. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 11. Ma tu più che mai
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
11 to 11 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
This song is a complaint about how hard and unyielding the lover is and how she sulks and refuses to speak or say yes to his yearnings.
No.12 Che dar più vi poss'io. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 12. Che dar più vi poss'io
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
12 to 12 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
The twelfth madrigal, Che dar più vi poss'io, is a song about a young man offering his companion his heart (with the implication of other bodily parts) as an expression of love (lust).
No.13 M'e Piu Dolce il Penar. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 13. M'e Piu Dolce il Penar
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
13 to 13 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Madrigal |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Song number 13 is extolling the virtues of the lovely Amaryllis "I am sweeter because of Amaryllis"
No.14 Ahi! Come a un Vago Sol. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 14. Ahi! Come a un Vago Sol
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
14 to 14 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
The 14th song, Ahi! Come a un Vago Sol, sings of how a wandering soul finds solace in the arms of a lover.
No.15 Troppo ben puo. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 15. Troppo ben puo
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
15 to 15 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
Madrigal 15, Troppo ben puo, describes love as a tyrant whose cruelty cannot be escaped. This madrigal included a chordal continuo part, which has been incorporated into the resting parts for the bass/tenor line.
No.16 Amor se giusto sei. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 16. Amor se giusto sei
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
16 to 16 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
In this song, the lover is expressing his desire for the woman who is to be his wife to be the right one.
No.17 T'amo mia vita. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 17. T'amo mia vita
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
17 to 17 from 23 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
T'amo mia vita - I love you, my life, my dear one - the young man's passions are running high!
No.18 E cosi a poco a poco. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 18. E cosi a poco a poco
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
18 to 18 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
The penultimate song again presents difficulties in arranging for quintet, however the sixth voice mostly alternates with the others and so with a bit of judicious adaptation, a six-voice song becomes a quintet.
E cosi a poco a poco a sei voci - Our young man has obviously been spurned (yet again) "And so little by little like a butterfly simpleton I'll return to the fire in those false eyes"
No.19 Questi vaghi. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - 19. Questi vaghi
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Large ensemble (9 or more players) |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
19 to 19 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
7'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
The final song from book 5 shows quite an advance on the previously (relatively) simple writing. Here we have a full SATB ensemble plus a quite detailed continuo. Questi vaghi (These wandering little birds) also has a more complex structure being, by itself, a scena split into sections by ritornelli which he calls Sinfonias. At this stage, they are by no means substantial enough to be considered preludes or interludes, but merely dances between the sections of the song.
Because of this added complexity, I have had to arrange the piece for a 9-part brass choir. There is some overlap and crossover between the continuo and choral parts to accommodate the different groupings needed for each section. The ritornello sections need to be played more lightly and in a skipping style to add contrast between the 'vocal sections'.
Scena 1 (Nos.4-8). Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - Scena 1 (Nos.4-8)
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
4 to 8 from 19 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
16'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
This scena in 5 parts marks the first collection in this book. It is plain that the five form a little group within the main body.
Scena 2 (Nos.9-11). Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 5 - Scena 2 (Nos.9-11)
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Cor anglais, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
9 to 11 from 22 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
9'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fifth book of madrigals starts to see much more development towards operatic style writing, with more songs being strung together to form scenas and with the addition of accompaniment on instruments. Some of these songs can be written by incorporating the accompaniment into the parts for those instruments which are resting, some will require more than a quintet. Certainly as we get into the next three books, reduction to a quintet will become increasingly more difficult, if not impossible.
This little group of three numbers forms a separate scena within the body of the work, intended to be performed together and clearly marked as such.
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