Gesualdo: Madrigali a cinque voci - Volume I
New Gesualdo Edition 1
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- Composer: Carlo Gesualdo (1566-1613)
- Instrumentation: SATB Choir
- Binding: Hardcover
- Work Language: Italian
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- Size: 9.4 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 112
Description
Gesualdo's "Libro primo di Madrigali a cinque voci" was first published in 1594 in part books by Baldini in Ferrara. (However, we know that a "private" printing had existed previously, but no trace of it has survived). The present edition is based on the Ferrara first printing, but also draws on all surviving later sources (as well as those of the texts) for comparison.
In addition to explanations concerning the transmission of the printed edition as well as philological questions, the editor's extensive introduction offers a new perspective on the collection's stylistic characteristics, refuting the summary classification of former scholars as a youthfully immature work: Marco Della Sciucca rehabilitates the 1st Madrigal Book as an organically constructed and internally coherent opus, which shows an innovative exegesis of its texts and is open to the central achievements of the most experimental madrigalists, first and foremost Luzzasco Luzzaschi. Gesualdo's original harmonic solutions and virtuoso contrapuntal textures never prove to be an end in themselves, but are always committed to the expressive musical realisation of the verses and their diverse nuances; they thus represent a profound exploration of the content and structure of the poetic texts.
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 of the Autograph
These are hardcover, research-quality reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Hardcover
Some publishers print a hardbound, linen-covered version in addition to the standard paperback. The music inside is identical. These editions are beautiful though rarely cheap.
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
For chamber pieces, playing scores have all of the parts on one system. There are not separate parts for each player.
Score (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.
Gesualdo: Madrigali a cinque voci - Volume I
