Monteverdi’s Madrigals, Book VIII is one of his most ambitious collections, subtitled Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi (Madrigals of War and Love). It represents the height of his dramatic madrigal writing, bridging the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Dover’s reliable edition makes this cornerstone of early vocal music accessible for scholars and performers.
COMPOSER: Claudio Monteverdi PUBLISHER: Dover FORMAT: Paperback PAGES: 363 RETAIL PRICE: $19.95 CONDITION: Used-Very Good. Shelf wear, some creasing on back cover and a few lower corners on inside pages, no pencil/pen markings.
