Concerto Italiano

Since harpsichordist Rinaldo Alessandrini founded Concerto Italiano 40 years ago the ensemble has become a byword for sensational performances of the music of Monteverdi. Regular appearances in the world’s leading venues and its many award-winning recordings have made its interpretations of the great Italian Baroque composers indispensable. We are honoured to present this distinguished ensemble in a superb programme dominated by two Venetian composers: Monteverdi, whose stunning 7th Book of Madrigals is full of daring innovation and emotional extremes; and the much less well-known but extraordinary music of the phenomenally talented Barbara Strozzi.

Monteverdi
Madrigals from Book 7
- Non è di gentil core
- O come sei gentile
- Ohimè, dov’è il mio ben — Romanesca
- Ohimè ch’io cado o son pur vezzosetta
Ohimè ch'io cado
Quel sguardo sdegnosetto (Scherzi musicali)
Giovanni Kapsberger Toccata prima
Agostino Steffani Saldi marmi
Barbara Strozzi
I baci
Voglio morire — L’amante segreto
Pensaci ben, mio core (I diporti di Euterpe)
Begli occhi
Giovanni Kapsberger Passacaglia
Antonio Lotti
Due cuori a me fan Guerra —
Cambio de cuori

Monica Piccinini Soprano
Sonia Tedla Soprano
Francesco Tomasi Chitarrone
Rinaldo Alessandrini Harpsichord

Concerto Italiano
Rinaldo Alessandrini Director / Harpsichord