The period of Giovanni Gabrieli's life, between 1571 and 1669, saw Venice identify itself as a 'defender of the faith' after the victory at Lepanto.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Gabrieli's name frequently appeared in German and Nordic anthologies, with about thirty of the over fifty collections he contributed to being published north of the Alps.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giovanni Gabrieli's 'Canzoni et Sonate' and his motets from the same year all celebrate the glory of the Venetian state through their magnificence.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Gabrieli likely spent time in Munich between 1575 and 1579, and his most important students, including Hassler and Schütz, were German.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 20-bit digital recording technology, with Marco Giommoni handling the recording, editing, and mastering.
Compositional Technique
Gabrieli's music, particularly the 'Sonatta a tre violini', blends old and new by dividing orchestral forces into multiple choirs, a technique that was a model for new instrumental compositions of the Seicento.
Composition History
The 'Canzoni et Sonate' of 1615, along with 'Symphoniæ sacræ' of the same year, were published posthumously and are among the few collections exclusively featuring Gabrieli's music.
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