Ricercar Consort olv. Philippe Pierlot

In the foreword of his Eighth Madrigal Book, Monteverdi describes the many years he struggled to properly express his feelings in his music. The book sums up more than twenty years of experimentation. The collection has been carefully built up into two mirrored parts dedicated to love and war and reflects the possibilities Monteverdi discovered. The Ricercar Consort takes us on a journey of exploration into this unique universe.

Here the centre of gravity lies in the extensive dramatic scene that forms the final part of the second half. ‘Il ballo delle ingrate’ talks about the sad fate that awaits women who resist love. ‘Regret always comes too late’ is the key message. Book your tickets today!