Concerto Italiano: Monteverdi’s Madrigals
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]Be enchanted by Renaissance songs of passion and longing in a rare UK visit from the pioneering ensemble, performing the complete Third Book of Madrigals.
Monteverdi’s music first brought Concerto Italiano to international attention, and it remains at the heart of the ensemble’s work and identity.
Directed by inspirational founder Rinaldo Alessandrini, the group is now recognised as a leading interpreter of Italian early music.
In a rare UK appearance, they perform Monteverdi’s complete Third Book of Madrigals, published in 1592 while the composer worked at the Renaissance court in Mantua.
These intimate songs reveal Monteverdi boldly pushing against the limits of musical expression. Classical poetry and pastoral scenes unfold through audacious harmonies, vivid word-painting, and ever-shifting moods.
Passions and torments, betrayals and yearnings emerge with striking immediacy in these a cappella part-songs, which look ahead to the operatic innovations that Monteverdi would unleash in later decades.
With scholarly authority and fiery musical passion, Concerto Italiano shines a bright light on the colours and expressive power of this milestone in Renaissance music.
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Admission
Min: £14.00
Max: £63.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini - director
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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Concerto Italiano: Monteverdi’s Madrigals
Friday, 4 Dec 2026 @7.00pm
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XXMore Information
Be enchanted by Renaissance songs of passion and longing in a rare UK visit from the pioneering ensemble, performing the complete Third Book of Madrigals.
Monteverdi’s music first brought Concerto Italiano to international attention, and it remains at the heart of the ensemble’s work and identity.
Directed by inspirational founder Rinaldo Alessandrini, the group is now recognised as a leading interpreter of Italian early music.
In a rare UK appearance, they perform Monteverdi’s complete Third Book of Madrigals, published in 1592 while the composer worked at the Renaissance court in Mantua.
These intimate songs reveal Monteverdi boldly pushing against the limits of musical expression. Classical poetry and pastoral scenes unfold through audacious harmonies, vivid word-painting, and ever-shifting moods.
Passions and torments, betrayals and yearnings emerge with striking immediacy in these a cappella part-songs, which look ahead to the operatic innovations that Monteverdi would unleash in later decades.
With scholarly authority and fiery musical passion, Concerto Italiano shines a bright light on the colours and expressive power of this milestone in Renaissance music.
Admission
Min: £14.00
Max: £63.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini - director
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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