Music from the 15th and 16th century. In this programme we hear music of Andrea Gabrieli, one of the major composers in 16th-century Venice.
From 1566 until his death in 1585, Andrea Gabrieli held the position of organist in St. Mark’s Basilica. His oeuvre consists of spiritual and profane vocal music, works for instrumental ensembles, as well as music for claviers.
We hear examples of each of these genres.
Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1585)
1. Beatus vir
2. Domine Deus meus
3. Emendemus in melius
4. Iudica me Deus
5. O gloriosa Domina
I Cantori di San Marco conducted by Marco Gemmani
(CD: “Messa bassa a San Marco” – Tactus TC530701, 2014)
6. Toccata primi toni
7. Capriccio sopra Il Pass’e mezo antico
8. Canzona Susanne un jour
Glen Wilson, harpsichord (6,7), spinet (8)
(CD: “Keyboard Music” – Naxos 8.572198, 2010)
9. Giovane donna sott’un verde lauro
10. Ricercare nel primo tono
11. Occhi sereni, angeliche parole
12. O belli e vaghi pizzi
13. Veggo fra i raggi d’oro
14. Vieni, Imeneo
Speculum Ensemble, Tastar de Corde
(CD: “Madrigali et Ricercari a quattro voci” – Centaur CRC 3471, 2016)
Supplement:
15. Canzon ariosa
Glen Wilson, spinet
(CD: see 6-8)
