Gabrieli: Canzona Per Sonare 1 & 2: Brass Ensemble: Score and Parts

Transcribed by popular brass arranger Robert King this edition of Giovanni Gabrieli's Canzona Per Sonare No. 4 from 'Canzoni per sonare con ogni sorte di stromenti' provides an exciting performance piece for a large Brass Ensemble. Being one of the most influential musicians during the shift from the Renaissance to the Baroque era it is no secret that the composer leant himself primarily to vocal and sacred works. However his Canzona Per Sonare No. 4 represents an important turn not only in the composer's career but in musical history. Composed in 1608 this piece helped pave the way to what would soon becomethe new Baroque concerto style which remains popular to this day. King's arrangement of this historical work is indispensable for Brass Ensembles.

Written in memory of Gilbert Johnson former principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra and professor of trumpet at the University of Miami. This work is based on two of his most famous recordings: The Antiphonal Music of Gabrieli (specifically Canzona per sonare No. 2) and Respighi's Pines of Rome. It makes effective use of an antiphonal choir and is an excellent concert opener.