Gabrielli - Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2, arr. Zak Rahal
Gabrielli - Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2, arr. Zak Rahal
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A Magnificent Renaissance Canzona — Arranged by Zak Rahal
Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554–1612) was the greatest composer of the Venetian School and one of the most innovative and influential figures in the history of Western music. As organist at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, he pioneered the use of multiple choirs of instruments and voices placed in different parts of the building — the technique known as cori spezzati (“divided choirs”) — creating a revolutionary spatial and antiphonal style that transformed the sound of sacred music. His Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 is one of his most celebrated works — a magnificent, ceremonial canzona for multiple brass choirs that showcases his mastery of antiphonal writing and his gift for bold, resonant harmonic color.
This edition presents the Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 in an arrangement by Zak Rahal, a Detroit-area trombonist and brass arranger who has performed under Leonard Slatkin and Giancarlo Guerrero with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra 2. Ideal for brass ensembles, sacred concerts, and ceremonial programs.
Performance Highlights
- A magnificent ceremonial canzona by the master of the Venetian School
- Pioneer of antiphonal brass writing — revolutionary spatial sound
- Bold, resonant harmonic color and ceremonial grandeur
- Arranged for brass ensemble by Zak Rahal
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included
About the Arranger
Zak Rahal is an active trombonist and arranger of music for brass. As a student, he performed with the Plymouth Community Band, the Plymouth Soundscape Ensemble, the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the inaugural season of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra 2, playing under world-renowned conductors including Leonard Slatkin and Giancarlo Guerrero. He studied with Dr. Andrew Mitchell, Detroit Symphony Orchestra principal trombone Kenneth Thompkins, and Dr. Benjamin Ayotte. Outside of performing and arranging, Zak enjoys music theory, teaching, listening to classical music, and cycling.