Vivaldi, Antonio
Gloria RV 589
Attractive choral pieces which can be combined to form a short mass
Vocal score as well as choral score available for the Gloria
Informative foreword (Ger/Eng)
Product information
Edition number: BA07674
ISMN: 9790006538843
Composer / Author: Vivaldi, Antonio
Title: Gloria RV 589
Scoring: Soloists, Mixed choir, Orchestra
Instrumentation in detail: Soprano solo (2), Alto solo, Mixed choir (SATB), Trumpet, Oboe, Violin (2), Viola, Basso continuo (Violoncello, Double bass, Organ)
Volume / Series: BÄRENREITER URTEXT
Editor: Bruno, Malcolm / Ritchie, Caroline
Foreword / Introduction: Bruno, Malcolm / Ritchie, Caroline
Product format: Score, Urtext edition
Publisher: Bärenreiter
Binding: Stapled
Print run: 5th printing 2024
Pages / Format: XIII, 51 S. - 24,3 x 31,0 cm
Weight: 305 g
Manufacturer Identification (GPSR): Bärenreiter-Verlag, Karl Vötterle GmbH & Co. KG
Language of the work: Latin
Languages of the text: English, German
Description
Today the Gloria RV 589 (BA 7674) is one of Vivaldis best-known compositions and one of the most frequently performed sacred vocal works from the Baroque period. Vivaldi wrote the Gloria as a self-contained work in the style of a concertante mass. However, it was probably also performed within church services. The scoring of the solo voices (SSA) suggests that the work was written during his period at the Ospedale della Pietà, around 1716. In the twelve movements of the Gloria, Vivaldi displays the whole range of his mastery from festive, sublime outer movements to tender, transparently scored solo passages.
The same mastery has also been applied to the Kyrie RV 587 (BA 8950), scored for two choirs and two groups of stringed instruments. The date of its composition remains unclear. It is a purely a choral work without solo passages.
Both works can be performed independently but can also be combined as a kind of short mass. Although the authenticity of the autograph manuscript score is beyond doubt, these new editions contain some re-evaluations in phrasing and performance practice which go beyond what other editions have to offer. The piano reductions are straightforward, clearly presented and preserve the character of the works.
CONTENT
Title: Preface
Title: Einführung
Title: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo
Title: II. Et in terra pax hominibus
Title: III. Laudamus te
Title: IV. Gratias agimus tibi
Title: V. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis
Title: VI. Domine Fili unigenite
Title: VII. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Title: VIII. Qui tollis peccata mundi
Title: IX. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
Title: X. Quoniam tu solus sanctus
Title: XI. Cum Sancto Spiritu
Title: Critical Report
