Short bio Giovanni Antonio Rigatti
Full biography Giovanni Antonio Rigatti
Giovanni Antonio Rigatti was an Italian composer born in 1613 in Venice. He was widely known for his contributions to sacred music, with most of his works being written for the Catholic Church. Rigatti was a member of the Cappella di San Marco in Venice, which was known for producing some of the best musicians and composers of the time.
Rigatti's music was famous for its polyphonic style and use of complex harmonies. His compositions consisted of masses, motets, psalms, and other religious works. He was particularly renowned for his use of antiphons, which are short verses that are sung in response to the reading of verses in a religious service. His works were often performed in churches throughout Italy and beyond, where they received critical acclaim.
In addition to his work as a composer, Rigatti was also an accomplished organist, and he played the instrument in several churches throughout Venice. He was known for his virtuosity and improvisational skills, which made his performances even more captivating.
Rigatti's music was influential in the development of Italian Baroque music, and he left a lasting impact on the history of sacred music. His legacy lives on in the many recordings and performances of his music that continue to this day, ensuring that his compositions remain an integral part of the classical music canon.
Compositions featuring Giovanni Antonio Rigatti
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardet Cor meum, motet for bass & continuo | 5:36 min | Vocal Music | 1647 |
| 2 | Audi dulcis amica mea, motet for tenor & continuo | 3:44 min | Vocal Music | 1647 |
| 3 | Florete flores, motet | 5:25 min | Choral | 1647 |
| 4 | Nunc dimittis | 4:54 min | Vocal Music | 1646 |
| 5 | Cum invocarem, for voice & ensemble | 12:13 min | Vocal Music | 1646 |
| 6 | Regina coeli laetare, for voice & continuo (from Motetti, 1643) | 3:04 min | Vocal Music | 1643 |
| 7 | Quasi cedrus exalta sum, motet for voice & continuo | 5:42 min | Vocal Music | 1643 |
| 8 | Ave Regina caelorum, antiphon | 3:32 min | Vocal Music | 1640 |
| 9 | Nec Invenio, motet for soprano & continuo (Motetti Libro II) | 7:48 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Lætatus sum, psalm for 3 voices & continuo (Messa e Salmi ariosi a tre voci concertati 1643) | 5:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | Nisi Dominus, Psalm (Messa e salmi, Venice 1643/R) | 6:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | O dulcissima Virgo, motet | 5:17 min | Choral | - |
| 13 | O Jesu, motet for soprano & continuo (Motetti Libro II) | 6:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | O stella cæli, motet | 5:16 min | Choral | - |
| 15 | Plaudite manibus, motet (Primo parto de motetti) | 4:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Psalm "Laudate pueri Dominum" | 6:09 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Salve Regina, motet (Messa e salmi ariosi, Venice 1643/R) | 5:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Sanctus, for 8 voices (Messa e Salmi Parte Concertati) | 1:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Sinfonia (from Messa e salmi parte concertati, 1640) | 0:52 min | Orchestral | - |
| 20 | Sonata per l'elevatio, for orchestra (Messa e Salmi Parte Concertati) | 3:31 min | Orchestral | - |
| 21 | Sonent Cythare, motet for soprano & continuo (Motetti Libro II) | 5:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Messe à 8 voix | Choral | - | |
| 23 | Magnificat (Messa e salmi, Venice 1643/R) | 7:45 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Agnus Dei, for 8 voices (Messa e Salmi Parte Concertati) | 2:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Laudate Dominum: Psalm | 5:12 min | - | |
| 26 | Lauda Ierusalem, psalm for 3 voices & continuo (Messa e Salmi ariosi a tre voci concertati 1643) | 5:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 27 | Kyrie | 3:57 min | Choral | - |
| 28 | Gloria | 14:27 min | Choral | - |
| 29 | Gaudete et exultate: Antiphon | 4:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 30 | Dixit Dominus, Psalm (Messa e salmi, Venice 1643/R) | 11:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 31 | Decantabat Populos, motet for soprano & continuo (Motetti Libro II) | 5:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 32 | Confitebor tibi Domine: Psalm | 9:53 min | - | |
| 33 | Canzona, for orchestra (Messa e Salmi Parte Concertati) | 5:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Beatus vir: Psalm | 6:38 min | - | |
| 35 | Audite, Me, motet for soprano & continuo (Motetti Libro II) | 6:43 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | Ante thronum, antiphon | 0:31 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Giovanni Antonio Rigatti
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Grandi, Schütz, Rigatti, Cifra and Rovetta, Capella Intima, The Gallery Players Of Niagara, Bud Roach – Worship In A Time Of Plague(CD, ) | 2022 | Musica Omnia |
| 2 |  |
Giovanni Antonio Rigatti, I Disinvolti, Utfasol Ensemble, Massimo Lombardi – Vespro Della Beata Vergine(CD, ) | 2021 | Arcana (4) |
| 3 |  |
Giovanni Antonio Rigatti - Ensemble Estro Barocco – Mottetti Per Soprano - Libro II(CD, Album) | 2017 | Urania Records (4) |
| 4 |  |
Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio Monteverdi, Giovanni Antonio Rigatti – Geistliche Music Aus Venedig(CD, Compilation) | 2008 | Archiv Produktion |
| 5 |  |
Castello, Grandi, Legrenzi, Marini, Monteverdi, Rigatti, Rosenmüller, Rovetta - Robin Blaze, The Parley Of Instruments – Salve Regina(CD, ) | 2001 | Hyperion |
| 6 |  |
Rigatti, Monteverdi, Castello, Neri, Picchi / Vancouver Cantata Singers, James Frankhauser – Messe Venitienne De 1640 / A 1640 Venetian Mass(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1997 | Analekta |
| 7 |  |
Monteverdi / Rigatti / Grandi / Cavalli - Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh – Venetian Vespers | 1993 | Archiv Produktion |
| 8 |  |
Antonio Rigatti, James Fankhauser, Vancouver Cantata Singers – A Venetian Vespers of 1640(CD, ) | - | Skylark Records |
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