Giovanni Gabrieli

Das Spiel auf 2 Orgeln war besonders im oberitalienischen Raum (Bologna, Venedig) sehr im Schwange. Ein besonderes Kriterium bei der Auswahl der Stücke bildete die Reichhaltigkeit des Dialogprinzips.

Transcribed by popular brass arranger Robert King, this edition of Giovanni Gabrieli 's Canzon septimi toni No. 2 provides an exciting performance piece for a large Brass Ensemble. Being one of the mo...

Despite having essentially a 'minor' feel this is one of most brilliant three choir canzonas. Dur 3'

Uncle of the famous Giovanni Gabrieli, Andrea was a prolific composer for a variety of instrumentations including voice and organ. There is an alternate horn part provided for the trombone for added v...

A grand majestic three choir piece firmly in the major key. Dur 3'30'

This eight part canzona really sparkles ~ wonderful repartee between the two choirs. Dur 2'

A light and entertaining work for two-four part choirs. The music shifts effortlessly from common to triple time. Dur 1'30'

Besetzung: acht St, in beiden Chören je 2 S-Bfl, ein Alt- und ein Bass-Instrument beliebiger Art.

Endlich in einer Sammlung: Alle vier im Original vierstimmigen Canzonen des venezianischen Komponisten Giovanni Gabrieli. Für ihr eigenes Quintett 'Elbeblech' haben die beiden Arrangeure die Stimmen k...

Scored for two six-part choirs and with only one treble part in each, this piece achieves a richness and solemnity that even surpass the better known eight-part Sonata Pian e Forte.

2Trp,2Pos(Hn,Pos)

Ensemble 1: 2 trumpets and 2 trombones (or horns) - Ensemble 2: 2 trumpets and trombone - Ensemble 3: trumpet, 2 horns (or trombones) and 2 trombones

Another major key for two five-part choirs beginning with stately counter- point. The lower second choir takes on a more subdued role before a triple time section and a grand ending. Dur 2'45'

This sonata scored for twenty two parts is the most lavish of all Gabrieli's instrumental works. Sonorous affect rather than musical argument is clearly the intention.