Giovanni Gabrieli (jan 1, 1554 – jan 1, 1612)
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The first composer to furnish definite specifications for the instrumetnas in his concerted works--in other words, the first composer to practice the art of orchestration."His concertos would surpass those of his uncle and, through his pupils, transform church music thoroguhly, in the process dealing another blow to the ars perfecta."
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Date:
jan 1, 1554
jan 1, 1612
~ 58 years