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Vocal score
Title by uploader: Madrigals for Five Voices. Book I, SV 23–39
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Voice |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Vocal score |
Publisher |
Waldheim-Eberle A.G. |
Language |
Italian |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Parts
Title by uploader: Madrigals for Five Voices. Book I – Parts, SV 23–39
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Voice |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Parts |
Movement(s) |
1 to 17 from 17 |
Language |
Italian |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi - The First Book of Madrigals (1587) (Complete)
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone tenor, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trumpet, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Movement(s) |
1 to 21 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
47'42 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
This is a transcription of all 21 madrigals in Monteverdi's first book for flexible quintet. It is part of a larger project to transcribe all 8 books of madrigals and the scherzi musicali. This edition is intended to be used by as wide a range of wind quintets as possible and parts provided reflect this.
This first book of madrigals, written in 1587 when Monteverdi was 20 contains 21 songs in various styles and on various subjects, mostly love - requited or otherwise - and all in a relatively simple style.
For descriptions of the individual songs, please look at their own information pages.
Parts are provided for :
Part 1 in Bb
Part 2 in Bb
Part 3 in Eb/F/Bb
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
Part 5 in Eb/C(Bass clef)/Bb
No.01. Ch'io ami la mia vita. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 01. Ch'io ami la mia vita
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, 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 |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
2'35 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The first madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Ch'io ami La Mia Vita translates, roughly as "That I love my life in your beautiful name". The text is, basically a young man wheedling to have his way with a young woman.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.02. Se per havervi oimè. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 02. Se per havervi oimè
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, 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 |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
2 to 2 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'32 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The second madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Se Per Havervi Oimè. This is an outpouring of unrequited love "If you had given me your heart at first, then it would have aroused such love in me"
Flexible brass quintet parts are suppiied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef)
No.03. A che tormi il ben mio. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 03. A che tormi il ben mio
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, 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 |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
3 to 3 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'5 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The third madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. A Che Tormi Il Ben Mio is, as many of these songs are, a young man pleading for his lady's favours. "What am I to do? If I speak of dying. This, madam, is too great suffering"
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef)
No.04. Amor per la tua merce. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 04. Amor per la tua merce
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
4 to 4 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'21 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The Fourth madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Amor Per La Tua Merce is a song of unrequited love. Our spotty youth is having a hissy fit because his lover won't put out. "Love in your mercy go to what is so rubbish to me And in a sack Pass them my heart"
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef).
No.05. Baci soavi e cari. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 05. Baci soavi e cari
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
5 to 5 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'31 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The fifth madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Baci Soavi e Cari tells of a young man pleading with his lover. He tells her she doesn't feel the same way he does and therefore needs to do more! "Kisses smooth and loving Food of my life If you have my hair, join it to your heart
As a kidnapped soul, you do not feel the grief of death and you have more sweet love"
Flexible brass quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef)
No.06. Se pur non ti contenti. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 06. Se pur non ti contenti
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trombone, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
6 to 6 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
2'28 |
Year of composition |
1597 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The sixth madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Se pur non ti contenti. "If you do not let me love you, as your love invites me woman do not let me. Just because I love my life If that allows me to let my life be then my life is you." Again we find our young man suffering from unrequited love as he expresses his passion for his lover.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.07. Filli cara e amata. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 07. Filli cara e amata
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, 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 |
Key |
A flat major |
Movement(s) |
7 to 7 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'21 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 7th madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Filli cara e amata instroduces us to one of the common characters of the madrigals of the period. Phyllis will, no doubt, be a familiar figure to students of the English madrigal. Our young man is plaeding with her for kisses.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef)
No.08. Poi che del mio dolore. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 08. Poi che del mio dolore
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trombone, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
B flat major |
Movement(s) |
8 to 8 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'43 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The eighth madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Poi Che Del Mio Dolore. Suggests that the lover is too demanding "Then why am I sad because you devour too much love"
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C (Bass clef)
No.09 Fumia la pastorella. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 09. Fumia la pastorella
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
9 to 9 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
0'47 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The ninth madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Fumia La Pastorella.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.10 Almo divino raggio. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 10. Almo divino raggio
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
10 to 10 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'35 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 10th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Almo Divino Raggio is a song of love for the spring, celebrating the arrival of Flora, assisted by Almo (a representation of love).
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.11 All'hora i pastori tutti. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 11. All'hora i pastori tutti
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trumpet, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
11 to 11 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'51 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 11th madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. All'Hora i Pastori Tutti. Continuing the theme of spring, with its inevitable hi-jinx from the nymphs and shepherds, this calls all the shepherds to dance.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.12 Se nel partir da voi. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 12. Se nel partir da voi
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
12 to 12 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'39 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 12th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. "Se nel partir da voi" speaks of a young man pleading with his lover, threatening to die if she leaves him (as if!)
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.13 Tra mille fiamme. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 13. Tra mille fiamme
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
13 to 13 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'45 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 13th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. "Tra mille fiamme" speaks of a young man willing to endure a thousand flames and a thousand chains to achieve his love.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.14 Usciam ninfe homai. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 14. Usciam ninfe homai
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trombone, Tuba, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
14 to 14 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'39 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 14th madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. "Usciam ninfe homai" The singer urges the nymphs to leave the woods before the harsh winter comes.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef).
No.15 Questa ordi il laccio. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 15. Questa ordi il laccio
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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) |
15 to 15 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'43 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 15th madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Questa ordi il laccio. This song talks of the ries between a young man and his lover.
Flexible brass quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb
Part 2 in Bb
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C.
No.16 La vaga pastorella. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 16. La vaga pastorella
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
16 to 16 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'26 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 16th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. La Vaga Pastorella. The wandering shepherdess, is about the yearnings of a young man for a shepherdess wandering the meadows collecting flowers (while she should be watching the sheep!)
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.17 Amor s'il tuo ferir. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 17. Amor s'il tuo ferir
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
17 to 17 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'28 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 17th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Amor s'il tuo ferire. Love is your pain! Especially when it is unrequited, it seems!
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.18 Donna s'io miro voi. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 18. Donna s'io miro voi
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
B flat major |
Movement(s) |
18 to 18 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
2'26 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 18th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Donna s'io miro voi. The opening line translates to "Woman, I am yours". The song describes a desperate young man practically throwing himself at the feet of his desire.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.19 Ardo si ma non t'amo. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 19. Ardo si ma non t'amo
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
E flat major |
Movement(s) |
19 to 19 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'19 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 19th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Ardo si ma non t'amo. "Love, if I do not love you!" Complaining, on the one hand that his paramour is cruel, while also claiming that he doesn't really love her (or Love).
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.20 Ardo o gela. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 20. Ardo o gela
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, 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 |
Key |
D flat major |
Movement(s) |
20 to 20 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'55 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The 20th. madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Ardi o Gela. "Ardent or frozen". The young man is asking his lover how she prefers him.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
No.21 Arsi e Alsi. Arrangement for quintet instruments
Title by uploader: Monteverdi Madrigals Book 1 - 21. Arsi e Alsi
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone basso, Trombone tenor, Baritone horn, Alto horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Saxhorn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tenorhorn, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Recorder, Bass Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
F major |
Movement(s) |
21 to 21 from 21 |
Arranger |
Mike Lyons |
Publisher |
Mike Lyons |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Duration |
1'26 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
The final madrigal from Monteverdi's First Book of Madrigals of 1587. Arsi e Alsi. This forms a little triptych with nos 19 and 20. the title means "I was ardent or frigid" and the lyrics ask which she preferred.
Flexible quintet parts are supplied as follows:
Part 1 in Bb,
Part 2 in Bb,
Part 3 in Bb/Eb/F,
Part 4 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef) and
Part 5 in Bb/Eb/C(Bass clef)
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