Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 with La Fonte Musica

Monteverdi’s Vespers stand as a pinnacle of Western art. The composer is often regarded as an extraordinary innovator, even as the initiator of a new era. While Monteverdi played a pivotal role in shaping modern music, his roots remained firmly anchored in the past—especially in the Vespers.

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This monumental work represents the apotheosis of a long and rich polyphonic tradition spanning two centuries. Its intricate rhythmic interplay and the very structure of its polyphonic writing draw from the golden age of European polyphony, making it a true culmination of the sacred polyphonic tradition.