Side Hustles
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Venetian luminaries Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Today, a glimpse into Giovanni鈥檚 little black book, and his moneymaking schemes
Donald Macleod gives us a glimpse into Giovanni鈥檚 little black book 鈥� and his various moneymaking schemes.
Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli share a name that dominated Venetian music during the late 16th and early 17th century. Both uncle and nephew were organists and composers, and their music was linked inextricably with the exceptional city in which they lived and worked. From the organ loft of St Mark鈥檚 Basilica to the resplendent palazzos of merchants and noblemen, they provided the soundtrack to Venice鈥檚 golden age, with its numerous feast days and celebrations. But together, they would also pioneer an ambitious way of writing choral music - playing with texture and architecture鈥� that would eventually echo beyond the Venetian waterways and profoundly affect the music of the future.
Today, we get an insight into Giovanni鈥檚 side hustles. Following the death of uncle Andrea, he鈥檚 the new head of the family with an intimidating list of outgoings. Thankfully, he鈥檚 got a keen eye for a lucrative contact and an opportunity to make a few extra ducats, from taking on a second job as organist of San Rocco, to writing musical wedding favours and winding up as a personal shopper for far-flung royals.
Giovanni Gabrieli: Cantate Domino a 8
La Cappella Ducale
Musica Fiata
Roland Wilson, conductor
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata con tre violini - XXI
Ensemble Diderot
Johannes Pramsohler, violin/director
Giovanni Gabrieli: Timor et tremor
Canzon primi toni a 10
La Cappella Ducale
Musica Fiata
Roland Wilson, conductor
Giovanni Gabrieli: Jubilate Deo
Chorwerk Ruhr
Cappella de la Torre
Florian Helgarth, conductor
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata a 22; Magnificat a 33
Gabrieli Consort and Players
Paul McCreesh, conductor
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata octavi toni a 12; Omnes gentes
Gabrieli Consort and Players
Paul McCreesh, conductor
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sacri di Giove augei, sacre Fenici
I Fagiolini
Robert Hollingworth, conductor
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Cantate Domino a 8
Choir: La Capella Ducale. Ensemble: Musica Fiata Cologne. Director: Roland Wilson.- Sony SK66254.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sonata con tre violini
Ensemble: Ensemble Diderot. Director: Johannes Pramsohler.- AUDAX : ADX-13729.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Timor et tremor
Choir: La Capella Ducale. Ensemble: Musica Fiata Cologne. Director: Roland Wilson.- SONY CLASSICAL : SK-66254.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Canzon primi toni a 10
Ensemble: La Cappella Ducale. Ensemble: Musica Fiata Cologne. Director: Roland Wilson.- SONY : G010001400070SCD.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Jubilate Deo
Ensemble: ChorWerk Ruhr. Ensemble: Cappella De La Torre. Conductor: Florian Helgath.- COVIELLO : COV92112.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sonata a 22
Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort. Ensemble: Gabrieli Players. Director: Paul McCreesh.- ARCHIVE : 449 180-2.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Magnificat a 33
Performer: Gabrieli Consort & Players. Performer: Gabrieli Players. Director: Paul McCreesh. -
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sonata octavi toni a 12
Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort & Players. Ensemble: Gabrieli Players. Director: Paul McCreesh.- WARNER CLASSICS : 9029650716.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Omnes gentes
Ensemble: Gabrieli Consort. Ensemble: Gabrieli Players. Director: Paul McCreesh.- VIRGIN CLASSICS : VC-759006 -2.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sacri di Giove augei, sacre Fenici
Choir: I Fagiolini. Director: Robert Hollingworth.- Andrea Gabrieli: O passi sparsi, o pensier vaghi e pronti.
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