Carlo Gesualdo‘s fifth “Book of Madrigals” contains twenty-one pieces set for five voices. In terms of their formal structure, contrapuntal approach, chromaticism, and freedom of part writing, they are regarded as some of his most experimental compositions. This edition is based on the first edition by Carlino, which was published in 1611 under direct supervision of Gesualdo but has only been preserved in parts, as well as the edition published by Gardano in 1614 which was also presented in part...