During the eighty years from approx. 1535 many thousands of Italian madrigals were composed. Here are 55 for mixed voices covering the whole range of types, and the whole period. All have been chosen for their musical value - they are small masterpieces.

• Ah Dolente Partita [Monteverdi, Claudio]
• Ahi, Chi Mi Rompe Il Sonno [Monte, Philippe De]
• Amor Mi Fa Morire [Willaert, Adrian]
• Ancor Che Col Partire [Rore, Cipnano De]
• Cantai, Or Piango [Lassus, Orlando]
• Cantai, Or Piango [Willaert, Adrian]
• Che Fa Oggi Il Mio Sole [Marenzio, Luca]
• Chi La Gagliarda, Donna, Vo Imparare [Nola, Giovanede]
• Chi Salira Per Me [Wert, Giaches De]
• Cosi Soav' e 'l Foco [Festa, Constanzo]
• Cruda Amarilli [Marenzio, Luca]
• Dormend' Un Giorno [...