This event features a splendid compilation of madrigals by Claudio Monteverdi, recognized as a pinnacle of Western music literature. The concert will explore the rich emotional landscape of these works, showcasing the fifth book published in Venice in 1605. This book marked a pivotal moment in Monteverdi’s career, as he incorporated radical innovations that sparked significant controversy in the music world. Giovanni Maria Artusi criticized Monteverdi's use of chromaticism, claiming it strayed too far from the classical style epitomized by Palestrina. In defense, Monteverdi argued that the 'seconda prattica' better aligned with madrigals, where “words are the masters of harmony, not its slaves.” Rinaldo Alessandrini, an authority on Monteverdi, will guide the audience through this fascinating universe, demonstrating how text and harmony intertwine to represent human passions.