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Giovanni Gabrieli

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Publication Date

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1593

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2:05

Intonazione del decimo tono is a sacred vocal composition composed by Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The piece was composed in the early 17th century and premiered in Venice, Italy. The composition is divided into two movements, with the first movement being a short instrumental introduction, or intonazione, in the tenth tone. The second movement is a vocal setting of the text "O sacrum convivium," which is a hymn of praise to the Eucharist. The first movement, the intonazione, is characterized by its use of antiphonal choirs, with one choir responding to the other in a call-and-response style. The music is also characterized by its use of polychoral techniques, with the choirs singing in alternation and sometimes in combination. The second movement, the vocal setting of "O sacrum convivium," is a four-part choral composition that is also characterized by its use of antiphonal choirs and polychoral techniques. The music is richly harmonized and features a variety of textures, from homophonic to polyphonic. Overall, Intonazione del decimo tono is a beautiful example of Gabrieli's skill as a composer and his mastery of the polychoral style. The piece showcases his ability to create complex and intricate musical textures while still maintaining a sense of clarity and balance.

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