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In 1585 Giovanni Gabrieli became one of the organists at St Mark's in Venice, alongside his uncle Andrea. Donald Macleod introduces some of organ works and sacred vocal music written during that period.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 17 Apr 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Ricercar del VII e VIII tono

    Performer: Rinaldo Alessandrini (organ)

    • OPUS OPS 30119.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Canzon del secondo tono;

    Performer: Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini (organ)

    • *Liuwe Tamminga (organ).
  • Andrea Gabrieli

    De Profundis;

    Performer: The Sixteen Performer: Harry Christophers

    • COLLINS CLASSICS 13602.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Sancta Maria succurre miseris;

    Performer: Les Saqueboutiers de Toulouse

    • Yasuko Uyama-Bouvard.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Canzon duodecimi toni à 10, C.179

    Ensemble: Empire Brass Quintet and friends. Conductor: Rolf Smedvig.

    Performer: His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts

    • HYPERION CDA 66908.

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  • Tue 17 Apr 2012 12:00
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