The Art of Monteverdi
FACTORY RECORDS / 1990
This was I Fagiolini’s first CD, recorded in 1989, just a year out of university. Many things have changed over time but the commitment and passion are there. This version of the ‘Lamento d’Arianna’ stands up very well as does the ‘Lamento della ninfa’, quite recently used by Stefano LaVia as an audio example in his book 'Poesia per musica'. And the fabulous Bill Smith collage of Douglas Brothers photographs was another enjoyable part of the Factory experience. Apparently, Robert Hollingworth actually had a ride in Tony Wilson’s jag too.
REVIEWS
“Monteverdi with balls”
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
“I wouldn’t know a good Monteverdi from a Swans B-side
but it sounds terrific to me.”
STUART MACONIE, NME
“I Fagiolini’s approach to Monteverdi’s madrigals is a powerfully dramatic one… wonderfully effective.”
GRAMOPHONE
ABOUT
TRACKLISTING
Music by CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
01. Altri canti d'Amor
02. Interrotte speranze
03. Lamento della ninfa
04. Ninfa che scalza il piede
05. Quel augellin
06. Piagne e sospira
07. Si ch'io vorrei morire
08. Vorrei baciarti
09. Quel sguardo sdegnosetto
10. Gira il nemico
11. Vago augelletto
12. Ohime il bel viso
13. Lamento d'Arianna
SINGERS & PLAYERS
Anna Crookes, Lindsay Wagstaff - sopranos
Richard Wyn Roberts - countertenor
Andrew Burden, Andrew Tusa, Hugh Wilson - tenors
Henry Wickham - baritone
Mark Hathaway - bass
David Roblou - harpsichord
Tom Finucane - theorbo
Hannalore Devaere - harp
Risa Browder - violin
Sarah Groser - viola da gamba
Recorded All Saints, Petersham, 1989.
