Selva morale et spirituale

The edition is based on the methods employed in the much acclaimed Carus edition of the Vespers:

• It contains a detailed foreword with suggestions for notation, scoring and for the liturgical use of individual compositions.
• For the present edition four of the five surviving printed copies, as well as contemporary manuscript were consulted. Facsimiles illustrate special characteristics of the edition of 1641. A Critical Report makes clear all of the editorial decisions made in the edition.
• All of the pieces are printed untransposed and using the original note values.
• All of the pieces are available in single editions with complete performance material.
• Vocal scores of all works with obbligato instruments facilitate rehearsal.
• Instrumental parts for collaparte accompaniment of tutti-sections (including text underlay).