Two Motets and a Madrigal for Wind Quintet

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Perfect as encores, or as a whole set, these arrangements give the modern wind quintet a chance to explore the exquisite contrapuntal writing of three Renaissance gems - motets by William Byrd and Claudio Monteverdi and a madrigal by Orlando Gibbons. The different timbre of each instrument of the quintet means that the imitation and interweaving of each 5 parts can be heard even more clearly than in their original setting for 5 voices. The original text is included in all three pieces, to inform the choices of articulation and phrasing for each player.

Performance duration (approx): 8'33

Contents

1. Vigilate (Liber primus Sacrarum Cantionum Quinque vocum, 1589)
2. Laudate pueri Dominum (Messa a quattro vocci et Salmi, 1651)
3. The Silver Swan (First Set of Madrigals and Motets, 1612)

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Flute
• Part 2: Oboe
• Part 3: Bb Clarinet
• Part 4: French Horn
• Part 5: Bassoon