Printed in Rome in 1669, the fifteen pieces that make up the Concerto madrigalesco a tre voci diverse by Ercole Bernabei (1622-1687) are recorded here for the first time in their entirety. These madrigals transport us to Baroque Rome and the world of Flavio Orsini, Duke of Bracciano, to whom they are dedicated. They afford a glimpse of the tastes that prevailed at that time among the aristocratic families, who were convinced that the arts, and music in particular, reflected not only the power and fortune, but also the sensitivity and refinement of those who patronised them.
Works:
•Bernabei: Altro fruto non colsi
• Bernabei: Ardo e taccio il mio mal
• Bernabei: Ardo tacito amante
• Bernabei: Bei labbri, io non vi chieggio
• Bernabei: Ch’io non v’ami?
• Bernabei: Fulminate, begli occhi
• Bernabei: Già mi minaccia amore
• Bernabei: Hor se ’l gelo de gl’anni
• Bernabei: Mal’accorti miei lumi
• Bernabei: Non merita pietà
• Bernabei: Non più strali, ben moi
• Bernabei: Oh se Poteste mai
• Bernabei: Perch’io vado lontano
• Bernabei: Spira dagl’occhi suoi
• Bernabei: Tal’hora intento in un bel volto
• Bernabei: Ti lascio, anima mia