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I Fagolini - Monteverdi: The Other Vespers is KUCI 'Featured CD'

I Fagolini is a British solo voice ensemble from England's north country, York, directed by Richard Hollingworth. Whether interpreting 20th century art songs like those of Milhaud, or reaching back in time to perform the earliest of classical choral works accompanied by period instruments, they perform with a passionate artistry and commitment to collaboration that resonates brilliantly. The title, The Other Vespers, refers to the fact that this is not a recording of the more familiar Monteverdi 1610 Mantua compositions, but rather music composed near the end of Monteverdi's life, in Venice. The conceit of the recording is to recreate a vespers service (evening prayer service) as it would have been in Monteverdi's time using his music and music of Viadana, Donati, Palestrina, Gabrielli, Frescobaldi and others. The results are stunning. 

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