Canzona per sonare No. 2

One of the crown jewels of the Renaissance brass repertoire, Giovanni Gabrieli's Canzona per Sonare No. 2 arrives in a flexible brass ensemble arrangement that preserves the antiphonal drama and contrapuntal richness of the original while putting it within reach of real-world ensembles. Written for one of the most celebrated composers of the Venetian School — whose music echoed through the vast spaces of St. Mark's Basilica — this is a piece with history in every phrase. Scored for nine flexible brass parts across three trumpets, two horns, trombone/euphonium, and tuba/bass trombone, the arrangement is designed to accommodate varying instrumentation without losing the textural balance that makes Gabrieli's writing so distinctive. Optional parts and simplified doublings give directors the tools to adapt the scoring to available players, ensuring a complete and satisfying performance regardless of ensemble configuration. Medium in difficulty and genuinely versatile, this arrangement programs beautifully across a wide range of contexts — as a concert opener or closer, a festival and adjudication selection, a ceremony or processional, a sacred service, or general concert programming. Included historical and program notes give students and audiences the context to appreciate Gabrieli's place in music history and the remarkable sonic world his canzonas were written to inhabit. Score and all individual parts included. visit us at www.personarepress.com