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A recent release of music by Claudio Monteverdi from Vita & Anima is the centerpiece of this week's show, which includes selections from Selva Morale et Spirituale, published in 1641. We'll also hear instrumental pieces from two composers who worked with Monteverdi at San Marco in Venice: Biagio Marini and Dario Castello, performed by the Academy of Ancient Music, and violinist Monica Huggett.

  • Claudio Monteverdi: Laudate Dominum omnes gentes. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Georg Piscator: Isti sunt vir sancti. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Biagio Marini: Sonata for violin, violone, and BC. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Claudio Monteverdi: Iste confessor primo. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Biagio Marini: Sonata La Monica. Performed by Galatea & Monica Huggett, violin.
  • Dario Castello: Sonata nona for cornetto, violin and dulcian. Performed by Academy of Ancient Music.
  • Claudio Monteverdi: Confitebor Secondo. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Claudio Monteverdi: Sanctorum meritis primo. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Claudio Monteverdi: Jubilet tota civitas. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Dario Castello: Sonata for 2 violins and BC. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Claudio Monteverdi: Nisi Dominus. Performed by Vita & Anima.
  • Dario Castello: Sonata terza. Performed by Academy of Ancient Music.
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