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The canzon developed by both Gabrielis was originally a composition for organ that soon evolved into a chamber piece for several instruments. Late in life, Giovanni produced a set of canzoni that was published post-humously in 1615. The assignment of parts was not clearly indicated, although there were suggestions that instruments could be applied. Aside from being among the earliest examples of music written specifically for instruments, Gabrieli’s canzoni are enduring works of musical art and welcome additions to brass ensemble literature.
Gloria Antonio Vivaldi
Although ordained for the priesthood in 1703, Vivaldi’s relationship with the Church was continuously problematic. Complaining of chronic poor health, he refused to conduct Mass. Even more incriminating in the Church’s view was his practice of traveling throughout Europe, promoting his compositions, with soprano, Anna Girard. In spite of his shaky relationship with the Church, Vivaldi composed religious music including Magnificat, the oratorio Judiha triumphans, countless hymns, psalms, motets, and one of his most popular sacred works, Gloria. The work reveals Vivaldi’s mastery of instrumentation and polyphonic technique. It is divided into twelve numbers, one for each phrase of the Gloria. Vivaldi’s Gloria strongly influenced Bach in his B Minor Mass, particularly in giving each textual phrase its own musical setting.
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