Domenico Zipoli (1688 -- 1726) was an Italian Baroque
composer. He became a Jesuit in order to work in the
Reductions of Paraguay where his musical expertise
contributed to develop the natural musical talents of
the Guaranis. He is remembered as the most accomplished
musician among Jesuit missionaries. Zipoli continues to
be well known today for his keyboard music. His Italian
compositions have always been known but recently some
of his South American church music was discovered in
Chiquitos, Bo...(+)
Domenico Zipoli (1688 -- 1726) was an Italian Baroque
composer. He became a Jesuit in order to work in the
Reductions of Paraguay where his musical expertise
contributed to develop the natural musical talents of
the Guaranis. He is remembered as the most accomplished
musician among Jesuit missionaries. Zipoli continues to
be well known today for his keyboard music. His Italian
compositions have always been known but recently some
of his South American church music was discovered in
Chiquitos, Bolivia: two Masses, two psalm settings,
three Office hymns, a Te Deum laudamus and other
pieces.
"Truly, this music is a gift from heaven, only the
Father's love, devotion and sacrifice of a mother's
love, the torrent of infinite light of God may comfort
the soul, this music has the spark of divine ancestry,
and only in areas of inconceivable love may have had
its birth such beauty full of love ..."
Although originally written for Oboe, Cello, Strings &
Organ, I created this arrangement for Strings (Solo and
accompaniment Violin, Viola & Cellos) & Harp to
accentuate the somewhat romantic intricate overtones
and haunting transitions of this baroque piece.
PARTITION