A New Venetian Coronation, 1595

Description

Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612): The Procession (Bells Intrade Tertia, Sexta, Septima) - Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617): Sonata for Trumpet No. 333, Elevation: Sarasinetta 2 - Giovanni Gabrieli (1554/57-1612): Toccata secondo tono, Intonazione Primo Tono, Gradual: Canzona, Offertory: Deus Qui Beatum Marcum à 10, Canzona à 15, Intonazione Quinto Tono Alla Quarta Bassa, Canzona à 10, Omnes Gentes à 16 - Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1585): Kyrie à 5, Christe à 8, Kyrie à 12, Gloria à 16, Intonaziona settimo tono, Sanctus & Benedictus à 12, Communion: O Sacrum convivium à 5, Canzona à 10 - Anonymous: Introit, Collect, Epistle, Gospel, Preface, Pater Noster, Agnus Dei, Post Communion Prayer. The recording "A Venetian Coronation 1595" is a musical recreation that evokes the grand splendor of the Coronation Mass of the Doge of Venice, Marino Grimani. His love of ceremony, fueled by extraordinary musical generosity throughout his reign, laid the groundwork for the musical riches of the era, particularly for the works of Giovanni Gabrieli. With cornetts, sackbuts, and an exclusively male consort, Paul McCreesh fully exploits the dazzling polyphonies of Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli and captivates the audience in a theatrical and ceremonial spectacle. Leading this ensemble since 1982, Paul McCreesh quickly gained recognition for his reconstructions of musical events from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. In this repertoire, his bold and dynamic interpretations have greatly enriched music and music lovers, allowing him to lead the Gabrieli Consort in major concert halls and festivals.