Andrea Gabrieli (jan 1, 1532 – jan 1, 1609)
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an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance. The uncle of the somewhat more famous Giovanni Gabrieli, he was the first internationally renowned member of the Venetian School of composers, and was extremely influential in spreading the Venetian style in Italy as well as in Germany.The elder of the Gabrieli's, Andrea, was organist at St. Mark’s in Venice.
1. His works employed antiphonal choirs, and some were accompanied by instruments.
2. His published works included the title CONCERTI
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Date:
jan 1, 1532
jan 1, 1609
~ 77 years