Layout Table~~~~2281~2281~~

Barbara Strozzi~~~~2281~2284~~

Sacred music~~~~2281~3299~~

Blurb~These four Marian motets have been edited for us by Dennis Collins.~~~2281~2282~~

*Gaude Virgo*~This multi-sectional motet, invoking the Virgin's blessing, features a beautiful lilting triple time refrain.~~Two scores|STR001.2|Score|STR001.1|~2281~2285~Strozzi, soprano, Marian motet~

*O Maria*~Strozzi sets this sometimes colourful text as a patchwork, creating a sense of shape with a common time refrain.~~Two scores|STR002.2|Score|STR002.1|~2281~2286~Strozzi, soprano, Marian motet~

*Salve regina*~No recurring sections in this dramatic Marian antiphon setting. "In hac lachrimarum valle" is given astonshing treatment.~~Two scores|STR003.2|Score|STR003.1|~2281~2288~Strozzi, soprano, Marian motet~

*Nascente Maria*~This motet - setting a text giving the reasons for the Virgin's birth - features echoes, recurring thematic material and an optional extended Gloria.~~Two scores|STR004.2|Score|STR004.1|~2281~2287~Strozzi, soprano, Marian motet~

Secular music~~~~2281~3298~~

*Sospira respira*~This fine duet for soprano, mezzosoprano and continuo was published in Strozzi's op.6 of 1657, Ariette a voce sola.~~Three scores|STR005.2|Single score|STR005.1|Bass part for continuo players|STR005.9|~2281~3297~~