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Monteverdi, Claudio (1567-1643)
Il Primo Libro de Madrigali a Cinque Voci. [Facsimile partbooks.]
Bernard Bailly, ed. Les Editions Renaissantes: Paris - New York, 1972. 21 pp. per part. Each part with paper wraps. Matching slipcase for set. In excellent condition and a beautiful copy.A set of facsimile partbooks of the third edition of Monteverdi's first book of five-voice madrigals, originally published by Magni in 1621. The books are labeled canto, quinto, tenore, alto, and basso. The canto book contains the critical commentary for the entire set.
FAC-16023$150As explained in the introduction, the edition was originally issued as part of a comprehensive collection of Monteverdi's works. It represents the last early printing of these madrigals, as their style fell out of favor and publishers saw no value in further reprints.
