Madrigal music is a type of vocal music that originated in Italy during the Renaissance period. It is typically sung by a small group of singers and features intricate harmonies and word painting. The genre reached its peak in the late 16th century and was popular throughout Europe. It is characterized by its use of secular texts and its expressive, emotional style. Some of the most famous composers of madrigals include Claudio Monteverdi and Orlande de Lassus. Today, the genre continues to be performed and recorded by groups such as The Hilliard Ensemble.
Here is a list of madrigal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the madrigal genre. You can find out what madrigal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
