Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria RV 589
Movement #5
Propter Magnam Gloriam Tuam

      This is a piece demonstrating the four vocal parts of the movement. To
have included the orchestration would have required more voices. As I have
performed this piece, let me give you a taste of what it's like with
orchestra:

      The preceding movement, #4 (which I will transpose soon) and this
movement constitue a severe introduction and fugato. You shall understand
when you hear them both together. The Gloria, a twelve part piece, opens
with 'Gloria in Excelsis' dominated with stomping octaves, to which the
violins and upper wind counterpose rapid figurations. The second movement is
profound, and quite romantic for the period. The cheerful third movement,
'Laudamus Te' is characteristic of harmonic resourcefulness. I will give
more description of this piece when I put more of it into DMCS. Until then,
enjoy it. I didn't really play with the instruments. You might not want the
bass so low if you are using your Amiga monitor, although I hope you all
have 100 watt+ stereo systems hooked up to your computers. Otherwise, I
think your missing something.

      Just load Gloria5 into DMusic. In case you don't have the instruments
used for this piece, they are included. Enjoy! Please tell me what you
think.
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