Monteverdi: “Mary’s Vespers”

In a religious context, the Marian Vespers is the name given to the liturgical celebration of the evening hours on Marian feast days; in the Rheingau, it is the occasion for an inspiring listening experience: This year, the Rheingau Music Festival is once again presenting a contribution to the Marian Vespers genre. After several discoveries in previous years, 2025 is the time again for the queen of all Marian Vespers: Monteverdi's "Vespro della B...