Monteverdi - Hor che'l ciel e la terra (Book 8), SV 147

The gorgeous singing of the soloists and stylish instrumental performances, though dazzling and gimlet-eyed, are also elegant and respectful without being obsequiously slavish to convention. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

This is a sublime example of the madrigalian art. The disc oozes a sense of intelligent poetic response. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2006 More…

Cappella Mediterranea sing and play with assertive Mediterranean heat...The emotional tension is incredible...If your blood doesn’t race during the opener by the madrigal master Monteverdi,... — The Times, 21st November 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

In their Monteverdi Editions, La Venexiana bring a dramatic delivery of the words and a uniquely Italian blend of solo voices to this glorious music, unrivalled on disc. — Sunday Times More…