| Birth: | 1555 | | Death: | Aug. 12, 1612 | 
Composer. Along with Claudio Monteverdi, he bridged the gap between the Renaissance and Baroque in Italian music. His exact birthdate is unknown, but scholars have narrowed it down to between 1554-56. He lived in Venice his whole life and was organist of St. Mark's Basilica from 1585. Gabrieli was an early experimenter in chromatic harmony and was one of the first composers to combine choral forces with orchestral instruments. His writing for brass was particularly brilliant. He was also an important teacher; Heinrich Schutz was his most famous pupil. Despite his long and productive association with St. Mark's, Gabrieli was not buried there and his music has not been performed in that church since his death. (bio by: Bobb Edwards)
Search Amazon for Giovanni Gabrieli | | | Burial:
Santo Stefano Church
Venice
Provincia di Venezia
Veneto, Italy
Plot: Beneath the church floor |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Bobb Edwards
Record added: Nov 12, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 9799254 |
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400 years ago today
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Added: Aug. 12, 2012 |
I light a candle for Giovanni Gabrieli ...
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Candles
Added: Jan. 21, 2012 |
Thank you for your legacy. Rest in peace.
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Ken MacLeod
Added: Dec. 31, 2011 |
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