The Courtless Musician
Kate Molleson explores Monteverdi鈥檚 beginnings in Cremona, with early publications and musical training.
Kate Molleson begins with Monteverdi鈥檚 early years in Cremona, where he emerged as a precocious and ambitious young composer. The programme traces his first publications, from sacred music to madrigals, and the training that grounded him in the traditions of Renaissance polyphony. As his writing grows bolder and he learns to break the rules, Monteverdi experiments with madrigals.
Scherzi musicali a tre voci 鈥� Damigella tutta bella
Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor
Nuria Rial, soprano
Jan van Elsacker, tenor
Cyril Auvity, tenor
Nicolas Achten, baritone
Jo茫o Fernandes, bass
尝鈥橝谤辫别驳驳颈补迟补
Christina Pluhar, director
Sacrae cantiunculae (excerpts)
Gy枚r Girls鈥� Choir
Jeunesses Musicales Chorus
Il primo libro de madrigali (Nos. 1-6)
Consort of Musicke
Anthony Rooley, director
Canzonette a tre voci (Nos. 1-3)
Armoniosoincanto
Franco Radicchia, director
Madrigals, Book 2 (excerpts)
Consort of Musicke
Anthony Rooley, director
Produced by Ellie Ajao for 麻豆社 Audio Wales and West
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- Mon 8 Jun 2026 16:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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