Venetian Brass: Polychoral Masterpieces by Gabrieli, Frescobaldi, Guami — Performed by HR Brass, Conducted by Edward Tarr CD

Product Information

• UPC: 845221050126
• Product Type: Music CD (Classical - Renaissance/Baroque Brass)
• Composers: Giovanni Gabrieli (1555–1612), Cesario Gussago (1550–1625), Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643), Pietro Lappi (1575–1630), Gioseffo Guami (1540–1611), Tiburtio Massaino (1550–1609)
• Performers: HR Brass
• Conductor: Edward Tarr
• Label: Capriccio
• Format: Digital Recording (DD)
• Release Year: 1995 (Reissued 2009)
• Language: Instrumental (Brass ensemble music)

Overview

"Venetian Brass" showcases the grandeur of Venetian polychoral music and early Baroque brass compositions, performed with brilliance by HR Brass under the direction of Edward Tarr. This collection features seminal works by Giovanni Gabrieli, a master of spatial polyphony, alongside compositions by contemporaries such as Frescobaldi, Guami, and others, revealing the rich tapestry of late Renaissance and early Baroque brass music.

Listeners will enjoy the dynamic contrasts and antiphonal effects of polychoral brass, including the celebrated Sonata pian e forte by Gabrieli, a landmark in early dynamics and orchestration. The album also features canzoni and sonatas that highlight the melodic inventiveness and ceremonial power of Venetian brass traditions.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Digital Recording (DD)
• Tracks: 18 tracks including Gabrieli’s Sonata pian e forte, canzoni by Frescobaldi, Guami, Gussago, Massaino, and others
• Performers: HR Brass
• Conductor: Edward Tarr
• Length: Approximately 55 minutes
• Label: Capriccio, Vienna, Austria
• Packaging: Standard jewel case with liner notes and cover design by Artur Bodenstein
• UPC: 845221050126

Selected Track Highlights

• Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata pian e forte – 4:42
• Cesario Gussago: Canzone La Bottaga – 2:20
• Tiburtio Massaino: Canzon septimi toni – 3:08
• Girolamo Frescobaldi: Canzon ottava detta "L’Ambitiosa" – 3:57
• Pietro Lappi: Canzon 26 "La Negrona" – 3:02
• Gioseffo Guami: Canzon III and Sonata XX
• Giovanni Gabrieli: Various Symphoniae sacrae canzoni

Interesting Facts

• Giovanni Gabrieli’s Sonata pian e forte is historically significant as one of the earliest compositions to specify dynamics, marking a shift in musical expression.
• The polychoral style typical of Venetian music features multiple brass choirs positioned in different locations, creating echo and dialogue effects that inspired Baroque orchestration.
• Edward Tarr is a respected trumpet virtuoso and early music specialist, whose conducting brings authenticity and vitality to this repertoire.
• HR Brass is acclaimed for their precision and powerful interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque brass music, faithfully recreating the majestic sounds of Venetian ceremonies.
• This CD includes rare works by lesser-known composers like Pietro Lappi and Cesario Gussago, enriching the understanding of Venetian brass repertoire.

Publishers

Capriccio, Vienna, Austria, produced and designed by Artur Bodenstein. Distributed globally with a focus on early music and classical repertoire.

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