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Next to St Mark's Basilica, the Scuola Grande of San Rocco played the most significant role in the promotion of music-making in Venice. Donald Macleod introduces music taken from a recreation of what the celebrations might have been like on the feast of San Rocco in 1608.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 19 Apr 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Toccata

    Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh

    • ARCHIV 449 180-2.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Misericordia Tua, Domine

    Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh

    • ARCHIV 449 180-2.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Domine Deus Meus

    Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh

    • ARCHIV 449 1802.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    Buccinate In Neomenia Tuba

    Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh

    • ARCHIV 449 180-2.

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