Gesualdo: Madrigali a cinque voci - Volume III
New Gesualdo Edition 3
Expected to ship in about a week.
- Composer: Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613)
- Instrumentation: SATB Choir
- Binding: Hardcover
- Work Language: Italian
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- Size: 9.3 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 111
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
Carlo Gesualdo's "Madrigali a cinque voci, Libro Terzo" ("Third book of five voices madrigals") is the third book that Gesualdo issued in Ferrara by the ducal printer Antonio Baldini but, likely, it is the first he wrote after his arrival in Ferrara and his wedding with Eleonora d'Este. Glenn Watkins, in one of the most important books about Gesualdo, writes: "The music of [this volume] marks the appearance of a new decidedly personal language". The "Libro Terzo", indeed, is notable at least for two reasons: first, the more specific and careful choice of poems, all originated in the Ferrarese court (most of them are anonymous; the only poets identified are B. Guarini, R. Arlotti, A. Pocaterra); second, the search for a personal language, founded on juxtaposition of contrasting musical solutions (imitation vs. homophony, static sections vs. dynamic sections, just for example), and even more daring use of dissonance and chromaticism with expressive function (as in the 9th madrigal, "Non t'amo, o voc'ingrata").
This new critical edition, based on the "editio princeps" (Ferrara 1595, unfortunately incomplete today) and the first Venetian edition (1603), offers a more authentic image of these madrigals, in particular in the use of accidentals, that Molinaro's "Full Scorea" of 1613 had simplified and conventionalised.
As in the other volumes of this series, the book consists of a detailed introduction, the bibliographic description of the "editio princeps," the separated edition of the poetic texts and of the music, completed by the critical apparatus. All the texts are presented in Italian and in English language. in addition, a small selection of facsimiles of the original prints is given.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Gesualdo: Madrigali a cinque voci - Volume III
