MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Monteverdi: Vespro della beata Vergine (1610) / Magnificat / Antiphona - Benedicamus / Sonata Sopra "Sancta Maria, Ora Pro Nobis

"This magnificent recording features the Musica Fiata Koln, the Kammerchor Stuttgart, and the Choralschola der Niederalteicher Scholaren. All is overseen by the direction of Frieder Bernius, who has become known for his approach to historical music being done as close to the period as possible in many aspects. His Kammerchor Stuttgart has become a prize-winning vocal ensemble, touring the world and producing dozens of recording. The Musica Fiata Koln is dedicated to preserving sixteenth and seventeenth century music in techniques and instruments of the time." Review