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The 16th century Venetian School influenced composers all over Europe- from the polychoral masterpieces of Gabrieli to the innovative keyboard music of Merulo. We'll also hear selections from the Odhecaton: the earliest music collection printed using movable type, published by Petrucci in Venice in 1501.

  • Claudio Merulo: Toccata Prima. Performed by Andrea Marcon, organ.
  • Giovanni Valentini: Sonata a 5 in g minor. Performed by ACRONYM.
  • Josquin des Prez: Adieu mes amours. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
  • Johannes Ockeghem: Petite Camusette. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
  • Heinrich Isaac: Et qui la dira dira. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
  • Pierre de la Rue: Pourquoy non ne veuil je morir. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: Buccinate in neomenia tua. Performed by Musica Fiata & La Capella Ducale.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon XVII. Performed by Musica Fiata & La Capella Ducale.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzona con 3 violini. Performed by Musica Fiata & La Capella Ducale.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: In eclesiis. Performed by Musica Fiata & La Capella Ducale.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: Magnificat a 33. Performed by Musica Fiata & La Capella Ducale.
  • Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzona No. 14. Performed by The Gabrieli Players.
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