PBS: Time for Sounds IV: A Sixteenth Century Christmas - The Madrigal Singers from Presbyterian College (1969)
Time for Sounds IV: A Sixteenth Century Christmas - The Madrigal Singers from Presbyterian College (1969)
Madrigal, form of vocal chamber music that originated in northern Italy during the 14th century, declined and all but disappeared in the 15th, flourished anew in the 16th, and ultimately achieved international status in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The origin of the term madrigal is
The madrigal, a significant vocal music form of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, represents a sophisticated application of polyphonic techniques and expressive text setting. Originating in Italy during the 16th century and later flourishing in England, the madrigal distinguishes itself through its intricate harmonies, evocative melodic lines, and poetic lyrics, typically in Italian ...