Profile of Giovanni Gabrielli

Born:

Uncertain, probably between 1553 - 1556.

Birthplace:

Venice

Died:

August 1612 in Venice.

Also known as:

He represents the pinnacle of the High Renaissance Venetian school.

Type of Compositions:

He composed mass movements, motets, ensemble music, instrumental music, anthologies, madrigals and organ works.

Musical Work:

Approximately 94 motets, 7 Magnificats, 7 mass movements, about 50 ensemble pieces, over 60 keyboard music pieces and about 30 madrigals.

Interesting Fact:

He was the nephew of Andrea Gabrielli. After his uncle's death, he edited most of his works for publication.