Sonata XIX (1615)

By: Gabrieli: Eric Crees Performing Edition

Conceived for three large groups of five players apiece, this sonata combines grandeur and virtuosity for the three principal players of each choir.

Gabrieli is one of the truly great composers but sadly neglected. His compositions, moreover, are rarely of great technical difficulty, making them ideal for mixed ensembles and school use. We hope this edition will bring these magnificent pieces to a wider audience, especially the young.

• Each set contains a score and parts for brass, woodwind and string instruments to allow performances by practically any combination as well as brass only.
• This new Performing Edition of Gabrielis Sacrae Symphoniae and Canzoni e Sonate was prepared for the recording by the LSO Brass on Naxos Records:
Vol 1 - 8553609
Vol 2 - 8553873
Vol 3 - 8554129

"...the playing is superb...three CDs which embody all of Gabrielis instrumental ensemble works, the first such collection in the world".....Musician
"...scrupulously prepared new edition".....BBC Music Magazine
"...notes, both scholarly and informative...an exciting series".....Guardian