Andrea Gabrieli
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Renaissance
- Categories: Music
- Subcategories: Entertainment, Entertainers, Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: Italian History, Renaissance History
Article abstract: Gabrieli was one of the most versatile musicians of his generation. His compositional output includes sacred vocal music, secular vocal music, instrumental ensemble music, and organ music.
Early Life
Very little is known about Andrea Gabrieli’s early life. He was probably born in the northern (or Canareggio) section of Venice. Although most biographers have stated that he was born around 1510, the lack of available information on Gabrieli until the 1550’s suggests a birth date of around 1520. It is possible that he may have received...
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