Immerse yourself in the rich, polyphonic tapestry of Renaissance music with Giovanni Gabrieli's "The Glory of Gabrieli," a timeless collection of sacred choral works and instrumental pieces. Released on January 1, 1968, under the Sony Classical label, this album showcases the grandeur and complexity of Gabrieli's compositions, which were revolutionary for their time.
The album spans a diverse range of genres within the choral tradition, including motets, mass movements, and instrumental works such as sonatas, canzonas, and ricercares. Each piece is meticulously crafted, demonstrating Gabrieli's mastery of counterpoint and his innovative use of spatial effects in Venetian polychoral style. The choral works, featuring multiple choirs and intricate vocal lines, are particularly striking, with highlights including "Plaudite, psallite, iubilate Deo omnis terra" and "O magnum mysterium."
The instrumental pieces, performed with organ and various ensembles, add a dynamic dimension to the album. Tracks like "Sonata in the 9th Tone for 8 parts" and "Ricercare for Organ" showcase Gabrieli's ability to blend vocal and instrumental textures seamlessly. The album's duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes offers a comprehensive journey through Gabrieli's musical genius, making it a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Originally Released 1968 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tracks
Intonation for Organ on the 1st toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Plaudite, psallite, iubilate Deo omnis terra (Motet in 12 parts for three choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 9th toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
In ecclesiis (Motet in 15 parts for three choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 10th toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
O magnum mysterium (Motet in 8 parts for two choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 11th toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Hodie Christus natus est (Motet in 8 parts for two choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 8th toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Three Mass Movements: I. Kyrie Eleison I (Motet in 8 parts) - Christe Eleison (Motet in 8 parts) - Kyrie Eleison II - Motet in 12 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Richard Levitt, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Three Mass Movements: II. Gloria (Motet in 12 parts)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Richard Levitt, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Three Mass Movements: III. Sanctus (Motet in 12 parts)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Richard Levitt, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation For Organ On The 7th ToneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Deus, qui beatum Marcum (Motet in 10 parts for two choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Sonata in the 9th Tone for 8 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri
Canzona in the 9th Tone for 8 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Canzona in the 7th Tone for 8 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Ricercare for OrganGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Canzona in the 9th Tone for 12 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri
Canzona in the 7th and 8th Tones for 12 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri
Canzona in the 12th Tone for 6 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri
Sonata for Three Violins and OrganGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Richard Levitt, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Canzona in the 12th Tone for 10 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Canzona in the 1st Tone for 10 partsGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 2nd toneGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Angelus ad pastores ait (Motet in 12 parts for two choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
Intonation for Organ on the 3rd and 4th tonesGiovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs
Regina coeli laetare (Motet in 12 Parts for two choirs)Giovanni Gabrieli, E. Power Biggs, Vittorio Negri, Gregg Smith Singers, The Texas Boys Choir, Richard Levitt, The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
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