Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Canzoni et Sonate” (1615) is a cornerstone of brass ensemble literature, comprising twenty compositions that have profoundly influenced modern brass performance. This collection showcases Gabrieli’s innovative use of polychoral techniques, where multiple choirs perform in dialogue, creating rich, antiphonal textures. His pioneering approach to instrumentation and spatial acoustics laid the groundwork for contemporary brass ensemble practices. By specifying instruments and exploring dynamic contrasts, Gabrieli introduced a new level of expressiveness and complexity to ensemble music. For today’s performers, these works offer invaluable insights into early brass music, providing both historical context and technical challenges that continue to inspire and educate. This comprehensive collection is now available at half the regular price, making it an essential addition to any brass musician’s library. This is the only place in the world where you can buy EVERY piece by Gabrieli. With the bundles of his Sacrae Symphoniae and Canzone e Sonate, they are now more accessible than ever. You can see individual writeups and samples at the respective links below, and you can grab an immediate digital download of the bundle above. Pieces Included Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.1 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.2 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.3 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.4 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.5 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.6 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.7 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.8 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.9 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.10 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.11 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.12 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.13 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.14 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.15 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.16 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.17 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.18 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.19 (1615) Gabrieli, Canzone e Sonate No.20 (1615)
