Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth a 8 (Andrea Gabrieli)
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- (Posted 2011-09-10) CPDL #24437:
- Editors: Sabine Cassola and Bruno Schiffel (submitted 2011-09-10). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 117 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
- (Posted 2011-08-19) CPDL #24190: (Sibelius 6)
- Editor: Lewis Jones (submitted 2011-08-19). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 86 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: From Concerti di Andrea et di Gio. Gabrieli, Libro Primo. Down a fourth according to chiavette.
General Information
Title: Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth a 8
Composer: Andrea Gabrieli
Number of voices: 8vv Voicing: AATBar.TBarBarB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella with colla parte mixed ensemble
First published: 1587 in Concerti di Andrea et di Giovanni Gabrieli, no. 1.20
2nd published: 1590 in Corollarium cantionum sacrarum, no. 65
Description: The text appears to be of specific militaristic significance in Venice (there is also a parallel setting by Giovanni Croce). Possibly intended as a commemoration of the battle of Lepanto.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.