Gabrieli’s Sacrae Symphoniae (1597) No.10 Canzon Duodecimi Toni à 10 (No. 3) is written for 5 Trumpets and 5 Trombones.

Nestled within the folds of Gabrieli’s Sacrae Symphoniae of 1597, amidst a treasure trove of forty-five vocal compositions, are sixteen pieces that mark significant milestones in the evolution of instrumental ensemble music. This anthology comprises fourteen canzoni and two sonatas, distinguished by their outstanding quality within their contemporary genre, rarely surpassed in the subsequent decades, largely attributed to Gabrieli’s creative prowess. Gabrieli’s contributions to the development of the canzona and sonata are remarkable: he was among the first composers to explore compositions exceeding eight parts and to utilize polychoral techniques. Moreover, his innovative spirit extended to the juxtaposition of polyphonic and homophonic textures, as well as the seamless incorporation of duple and triple meters within individual works, all while displaying a keen sensitivity to tonal nuances and specified instrumentation for dramatic effect.

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