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Gradual and Tract for a Requiem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Burial / Funeral Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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About Gradual and Tract for a Requiem
Giovanni Maria Nanino, a significant figure in late 16th-century Roman polyphony, composed this substantial work for the Requiem liturgy. It is presented here in a striking arrangement for multiple choirs: ATTB, SATB, and TTBB, allowing for a rich and varied sonic palette. The Latin text is drawn directly from the Mass for the Dead, providing a solemn and profound musical setting for funeral rites. Nanino's mastery of counterpoint and his deep understanding of sacred texts are evident in this powerful and moving composition, making it a deeply resonant choice for choral programming.
