SKU: HL.14026092

SKU: AY.CC3674PM

ISBN 9790543574212.

Giovanni Gabrieli - Maria Virgo from 'Sacrae Symphoniae', Book 1, for Clarinet Choir, arranged by Matt Johnston. Giovanni Gabrieli was an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was born in Venice, where he trained as a musician and composer, initially studying with his uncle, Andrea Gabrieli, who was a prominent musician and composer in the city. Gabrieli eventually succeeded his uncle as the organist and composer at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, where he worked for most of his career. Gabrieli's Sacrae Symphoniae is a collection of sacred instrumental music that was published in Venice in 1597 which includes canzonas, sonatas, and motets, all of which were composed for the unique acoustics of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. The Sacrae Symphoniae is an important work in the development of instrumental music, as it represents a shift away from vocal music and towards the use of instruments in sacred music. The collection features a range of different instrumental combinations, including brass, strings, and organ, and often employs multiple choirs or groups of instruments to create a rich, complex sound.

SKU: AY.CC3680PM

ISBN 9790543577442.

Thomas Tallis composed Spem in alium nunquam habui around the year 1570 based on the Latin text from a response (at Matins for the 3rd lesson, during the 5th week of September) in the Sarum Rite, adapted from the Book of Judith. The first line translates as I have never put my hope in any other but in Thee, God of Israel. Originally scored for eight 5-part choirs, has been arranged here for clarinet choir by Matt Johnston. The 40 core parts for soprano and bass clarinets are provided in the set. Additional parts for E-flat Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Basset Horn, Contralto Clarinet and String Bass are available upon request.