Claudio Monteverdi · 1567–1643 · Italian
| Composed | 1610 |
| Instrumentation | 2 rec — 2 cornetti, 3 tbn(sackbuts) — str (2 vn, viole da braccio) — cont(org) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Soloists | Vocal soloists (SSATTBB) |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Public domain — scores at IMSLP ↗ |
| Source | Wikipedia — instrumentation ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.