Annus Horribilis
The year 1585 began with such promise for the new organist of St Mark's in Venice. But within months that would change. Donald Macleod continues the story of Giovanni Gabrieli.
The year 1585 began with such promise for the new organist of St Mark's in Venice. Giovanni Gabrieli, the son of a linen weaver, had secured one of the most prestigious jobs in music, playing alongside his uncle Andrea. But within months he would face enormous challenges. Donald Macleod continues the story of Giovanni Gabrieli.
Sacri di Giove augei sacre Fenici
I Fagiolini,
Robert Hollingworth, director
Udite, chiari e generosi figli
The King's Consort
Robert King, director
Magnificat a 20, a 28
Reconstructed Hugh Keyte
I Fagiolini
Robert Hollingworth, director
Maria virgo
Litaniae Beatae Mariae virginis
Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore, director
Sonata pian e forte
Sonata a 14
Taverner Consort
Andrew Parrott, director.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sacri di Giove augei sacre Fenici
Choir: I Fagiolini. Director: Robert Hollingworth. Ensemble: English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble.- CHANDOS : 06-97.
- CHANDOS.
- 25.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Udite, chiari e generosi figli
Choir: King's Consort Choir. Ensemble: The King's Consort. Director: Robert King.- ANON.: Sursum coda - chant.
- HYPERION.
- 14.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Magnificat for 20 voices, compl. Keyte
Choir: I Fagiolini. Director: Robert Hollingworth.- Decca 478 3506.
- Decca.
- 14.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Maria Virgo for 10 voices
Choir: Ex Cathedra Choir. Conductor: Jeffrey Skidmore.- HYPERION : CDA-67957.
- Hyperion.
- 8.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Litaniae beatae Mariae virginis
Choir: Ex Cathedra Choir. Conductor: Jeffrey Skidmore.- HYPERION : CDA-67957.
- Hyperion.
- 8.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sonata pian' e forte
Ensemble: Taverner Consort. Orchestra: Taverner Players. Conductor: Andrew Parrott.- EMI : CDC 7-54265-2.
- EMI.
- 2.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Sonata a 14
Ensemble: Taverner Consort. Conductor: Andrew Parrott.- EMI CDC 7542652.
- EMI.
- 5.
Broadcast
- Tue 29 May 201812:00BBC Radio 3
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