Short bio Domenico Gabrielli
Full biography Domenico Gabrielli
Domenico Gabrielli was an Italian Baroque composer and cellist born on either April 15 , 1651, or October 19th, 1659. He gained fame in the 1680s as a cello virtuoso and a composer of vocal music. Gabrielli was employed as a cellist and composer in Bologna's two premier musical institutions: the Basilica of San Petronio and the Accademia Filarmonica. He also worked as a musician at the court of Duke Francesco II d'Este of Modena during the 1680s. Gabrielli was known for his instrumental and vocal church music , including seven ricercari for unaccompanied cello, which are among his best-known works. He wrote several operas and also composed instrumental music for violoncello, including canons and sonatas. Gabrielli was considered one of the greatest cellists of his time and his compositions were highly regarded by his contemporaries. Gabrielli died on July 10, 1690. His music continues to be performed and enjoyed today, particularly his cello works, which demonstrate his virtuosic technique and expressive style.
Compositions featuring Domenico Gabrielli
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Sigismondo, re di Borgogna, oratorio for 5 voices & ensemble | 60:40 min | Choral | 1687 |
| 2 | Flavio Cuniberto, opera | Opera | 1682 | |
| 3 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 7 in D minor | 5:43 min | Chamber Music | 16?? |
| 4 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 4 in E flat major | 4:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Sonata No. 2 | 3:41 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 6 | Sonata in D, D 11 No 4 and 5 | 5:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Sonata for trumpets & strings à 6 | 6:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata for trumpets & strings à 4 e 5 | 4:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata for trumpet, flute, oboe, violin, cello and continuo in D major | 5:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata for trumpet No. 5 in C major | 7:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for trumpet & strings No 4 in D | 5:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata for cello & continuo in G major | 5:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata for cello & continuo in A major | 5:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 6 in G major | 3:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 5 in C major | 1:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | All'hor che dal bel nido, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 5:44 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 3 in D major | 3:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 2 in A minor | 7:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Ricercar for cello solo No. 1 in G minor | 2:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Premea d'Ilio superbo, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 7:44 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Poiché ad Irene, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 7:04 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Perché mai nume adorato, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 8:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 23 | Nella Sidonia riva, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 5:05 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Canon for 2 cellos in D | 2:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Balletto a tre | 4:32 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Balletti, gighe, correnti, alemande, e sarabande, dance collection for violin, viole & 2 violins ad lib, Op. 1 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 27 | Amor m'hai così vinto, cantata for voice, cello & continuo | 5:39 min | Vocal Music | - |
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