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Gesualdo - Dolcissima mia vita: Fifth Book of Madrigals | Phi LPH036

Gesualdo - Dolcissima mia vita: Fifth Book of Madrigals

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Label: Phi

Cat No: LPH036

Barcode: 5400439000360

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 24th September 2021

Contents

Artists

Collegium Vocale Gent

Conductor

Philippe Herreweghe

Works

Gesualdo, Carlo

Madrigali libro quinto (Madrigals Book 5)

Artists

Collegium Vocale Gent

Conductor

Philippe Herreweghe

About

Philippe Herreweghe records his third disc devoted to a controversial figure in the world of music and art in general: Carlo Gesualdo, who had his wife murdered and is suspected of having his son smothered. This time Collegium Vocale Gent performs his Fifth Book of Madrigals (1611), published two years before his death. A collection that even today contributes to the eternal debate: to what extent does art become impregnated with reality, and how can it be appreciated when it emanates from a mind living so close to horror? Here the bold dissonances and sometimes tortured expressiveness that can be perceived in his harmonic language offer food for thought. Can we speak of redemption through art for a murderous composer in the twilight of his life?

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