At first, Monteverdi remained aloof from these activities, perhaps on account of his age (he was over 70), or perhaps through the dignity of his office as maestro di capella at St. Mark's.
Først holdt Monteverdi sig fra disse aktiviteter, måske på grund sin alder (han var over 70) eller måske på grund af den værdighed, der var forbundet med hans stilling ved Markuskirken.