Barbara Strozzi

Bel desio

 
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Taken from the composer's Ariette a voce sola of 1657, the opening of this setting of a text about the torments of love features black notation, indicating how the music flows against the expected triple time flow.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
4pp, stapled.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
Please note: This edition does no include a realisation of the continuo part. If you require one, please order it above.

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Dessistete

 
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This extended soliloquy from the 1657 set is addressed to the singer's own feelings of hopelessness in love.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp, stapled.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
Please note: This edition does no include a realisation of the continuo part. If you require one, please order it above.

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Erumpebat

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Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Alto solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
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Gaude virgo

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This multi-sectional motet, invoking the Virgin's blessing, features a beautiful lilting triple time refrain.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.

In medio maris

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A motet in honour of St Peter.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Alto solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.

Miei pensieri

 
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This three verse arietta from op 6 sets another text about unrequited love.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
4pp, stapled.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
Please note: This edition does no include a realisation of the continuo part. If you require one, please order it above.

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Nascente Maria

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This motet - setting a text giving the reasons for the Virgin's birth - features echoes, recurring thematic material and an optional extended Gloria.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.

O Maria

 
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Strozzi sets this sometimes colourful text as a patchwork, creating a sense of shape with a common time refrain.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.

Salve regina

 
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No recurring sections in this dramatic Marian antiphon setting. "In hac lachrimarum valle" is given astonishing treatment.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
8pp.
Scoring: Soprano solo, continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.

Sospira respira

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Published in Strozzi's op.6 of 1657, Ariette a voce sola.
Edited by Dennis Collins.
4pp.
Scoring: Soprano, mezzo-Soprano and continuo.
PLEASE NOTE: This edition does not include a continuo realization.
If you require one, please tick the box. Remember, it may take a week to produce a continuo part.