This publication provides a critical edition of Claudio Monteverdi's choral work 'Beatus vir' for performance by professional and amateur ensembles. John Rutter serves as the editor, applying his expertise in choral arrangement and historical performance practice to ensure the score is accessible for modern conductors and singers.

Experts and choral directors frequently identify this edition as a standard, reliable resource for performing Monteverdi's sacred works. The clarity of the notation and the editorial choices made by Rutter are widely regarded as helpful for maintaining historical integrity while facilitating modern rehearsal efficiency.