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Andrea Gabrieli
1532 - August 30, 1585
born in Venice, Italy, composed during the Renaissance period
born in Venice, Italy, composed during the Renaissance period
The Basilica of San Marco in Venice boasted one of the most prestigious musical establishments of the sixteenth century. Adrian Willaert founded a veritable "Venetian School" of composition; it later flowered in the works of Giovanni Gabrieli and Claudio Monteverdi, and maintained its prominence well into the eighteenth century. In addition to the choirmaster/composer, San Marco employed two organists. Beginning with Annibale Padovano, these musicians also established their own internationally recognized school of playing and improvisation. Andrea Gabrieli, though often overshadowed by his nephew Giovanni, contributed mightily to both the composition and organ playing at San Marco early in its musical Renaissance.
Though very little information about his early life survives, it seems evident that Andrea Gabrieli quickly entered the musical profession. His death certificate lists his age as "about 52," leading to a birth date of 1532 or 1533; he was probably born in the Cannaregio quarter of Venice. In the early 1550s, he may have been studying music with Vincenzo Ruffo in Verona; Gabrieli returned to Venice, however, to serve as organist in his old parish church. At the age of 25, he lost a stiff competition to replace one of the San Marco organists (Claudio Merulo won). The next few years of Gabrieli's life remain a mystery. He next surfaces in Germany in 1562, where he was accompanying the Ducal Chapel of Munich -- and its director Orlande de Lassus -- on a state visit to Frankfurt; Gabrieli's connection to Lassus resulted in both great musical inspiration and splendid political contacts. By 1564, Gabrieli was employed in some capacity at San Marco, finally obtaining a post as organist in 1566, which he retained until his death in 1585.
There are several indices for measuring Gabrieli's vast musical influence. Though he frequently shied away from publishing his music, posthumous editions demonstrate his wide output in every genre of Venetian sacred, secular, and dramatic music. One posthumous print, the Concerti (1587), was still influentially selling copies in 1650. In addition to composing music for some of the greatest Venetian ceremonial occasions, Gabrieli's music often was dedicated to highly important figures such as Pope Gregory XIII and bankers such as the Saracini and the Fuggers. Finally, he cemented a musical legacy through his numerous (and in turn influential) students: Lodovico Zacconi and his nephew Giovanni Gabrieli in Italy, and Gregor Aichinger and Hans Leo Hassler, who both traveled from Germany to learn the Venetian style from Gabrieli. ~ Timothy Dickey, Rovi
Though very little information about his early life survives, it seems evident that Andrea Gabrieli quickly entered the musical profession. His death certificate lists his age as "about 52," leading to a birth date of 1532 or 1533; he was probably born in the Cannaregio quarter of Venice. In the early 1550s, he may have been studying music with Vincenzo Ruffo in Verona; Gabrieli returned to Venice, however, to serve as organist in his old parish church. At the age of 25, he lost a stiff competition to replace one of the San Marco organists (Claudio Merulo won). The next few years of Gabrieli's life remain a mystery. He next surfaces in Germany in 1562, where he was accompanying the Ducal Chapel of Munich -- and its director Orlande de Lassus -- on a state visit to Frankfurt; Gabrieli's connection to Lassus resulted in both great musical inspiration and splendid political contacts. By 1564, Gabrieli was employed in some capacity at San Marco, finally obtaining a post as organist in 1566, which he retained until his death in 1585.
There are several indices for measuring Gabrieli's vast musical influence. Though he frequently shied away from publishing his music, posthumous editions demonstrate his wide output in every genre of Venetian sacred, secular, and dramatic music. One posthumous print, the Concerti (1587), was still influentially selling copies in 1650. In addition to composing music for some of the greatest Venetian ceremonial occasions, Gabrieli's music often was dedicated to highly important figures such as Pope Gregory XIII and bankers such as the Saracini and the Fuggers. Finally, he cemented a musical legacy through his numerous (and in turn influential) students: Lodovico Zacconi and his nephew Giovanni Gabrieli in Italy, and Gregor Aichinger and Hans Leo Hassler, who both traveled from Germany to learn the Venetian style from Gabrieli. ~ Timothy Dickey, Rovi
Selected Discography
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Track List: Andrea Gabrieli: Madrigali e Canzoni
Title: Cantiam Di Dio, Madrigal For 12 Voices
Title: Vaghi Augeletti, Che Per Valli E Monti, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Angel, Del Terzo Ciel Sceso Fra Noi, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Work(s)
Title: I' Vo Piangendo I Miei Passati Tempi, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Vostro Fui E Sarò Mentre Ch'io Viva, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Tirsi, Che Fai Così Diolente A L'ombra, Madrigal For 8 Voices
Title: Gratie Che 'l Mio Signor Largo Destina, Madrigal For 4 Voices
Title: Work(s)
Title: Tirsi Morir Volea, Madrigal For 7 Voices
Title: Rimanti, Amor, In Sempiterno Oblio, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Come Havrò Pace In Terra, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Caro Dolce Ben Mio, Perché Fuggire, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Sento Un Rumor Ch'al Ciel Si Estolle, Madrigal For 8 Voices
Title: Mentr'io Vi Miro, Vorrei Pur Sapere, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Mentre La Greggia Errando, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Quanti Sepolti Giù Nel Foco Eterno, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: Hor Che Nel Suo Bel Seno, Madrigal For 8 Voices
Title: La Verginella È Simile Alla Rosa, Madrigal For 3 Voices
Title: A Le Guancie Di Rose, Madrigal For 8 Voices
Title: Work(s)
Title: O Soave Al Mio Cor Dolce Catena, Madrigal For 6 Voices
Title: Piangi Pur, Musa, Ogn'hor Poi Che 'l Tuo Canto, Madrigal For 5 Voices
Title: O Dea, Che Tra Le Selv' A Chi Ti Chiama, Madrigal For 8 Voices
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Track List: Andrea Gabrieli: Psalmi Davidici
Title: Domine Ne In Furore Tuo (Psalm 6), For 6 Voices
Title: Beati Quorum Remissae Sunt (Psalm 31[32]), For 6 Voices
Title: Domine Ne In Furore Tuo (Psalm 37 [38]), For 6 Voices
Title: Miserere Mei Deus (Psalm 50 [51]), For 6 Voices
Title: Domine, Exaudi Orationem Meam (Psalm 101 [102]), For 6 Voices
Title: De Profundis Clamavi (Psalm 129 [130]), For 6 Voices
Title: Domine, Exaudi Orationem Meam (Psalm 142 [143]), For 6 Voices
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