The Chester Books Of Madrigals 3: Chœur Mixte et Piano/Orgue

The Chester Books of Madrigals offer an exciting collection of secular European madrigals, partsongs and rounds from the 16th and early 17th centuries, newly edited from early sources by Anthony G. Petti, who contributes copioushistorical notes to each volume. The majority of the settings are for SATB and simplified keyboard reductions. Texts are in the original languages, with an English translation (for non-English texts) provided at the head of eachpiece. Contents: Ach Gretlein (Wilbye) · Bellissima Mirtilla (Gastoldi) · Carissima Isabella (Arcadelt) · Come, Amaryllis (Lawes) · Fair Phyllis (Farmer) · Go to Joan Glover (Ravenscroft) · Good Susan (Webb) · Joan, Come Kiss MeNow (Ravenscroft) · Marfina, Por Vos Muero (Anon) · Margo Labourez Les Vignes (Arcadelt) · Matona Mia Cara (Lassus) · No, No, No, No, Nigella (Morley) · Pase El Agoa, Ma Julieta (Anon) · Perrette, Disait Jean (Costeley) · PrettyNan (Hilton) · Said I That Amaryllis? (Morley) · Traut Marle (Anon) · Vedi L'aurora (Lassus)