L'Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) is often described as the first opera. The composer himself used another term for his work, however: 'favola in musica', a musical tale. Taking this as their...
Monteverdi / Lontano / Mencoboni Vespers Super-Audio CD1. Deus in Adiutorium 2. Missus Est Gabriel Angelus 3. Dixit Dominus 4. Nigra Sum 5. Benedicta Es Tu, Virgo Maria 6. Laudate Pueri 7. Pulchra Es...
This live recording made on January 31st, 2002 at the Liceu Theater in Barcelona is already a cornerstone of any Monteverdi discography. Previously only available on DVD from Opus Arte, this...