Apt for the Viols and voices. This epithet was first applied to Weelkes' madrigals of 1600. It applies particularly well to this set of Five-part madrigals, which have been described as among the finest of English madrigals: indeed, the fourth madrigal of this set, together with its second part, was nominated by the same critic (Joseph Kerman) as the greatest English madrigal. Edited by Elizabeth Phillips, with modernized spelling of the texts, and parts in both vocal and viol clefs. Prices: Score only (VC075S), 17.00; Score and 5 parts (VC075W: specify viol or vocal clefs), $30.00; Score and 7 parts (VC075C), $35.00
