Giovanni Battista Grillo (late 16th century – 1622)
was an Italian composer and organist. Little is known
about Grillo until he was elected organist to the
Venetian confraternity 'Scuola Grande di S Rocco' on 28
August 1612. This was a prominent position in the
musical life of the city. Also, he was appointed the
first organist of San Marco on 30 December 1619. He
died in Venice.
His music follows Giovanni Gabrieli, especially his
Sacri consensus ac Symphonia (Venice 1618) which
inclu...(+)
Giovanni Battista Grillo (late 16th century – 1622)
was an Italian composer and organist. Little is known
about Grillo until he was elected organist to the
Venetian confraternity 'Scuola Grande di S Rocco' on 28
August 1612. This was a prominent position in the
musical life of the city. Also, he was appointed the
first organist of San Marco on 30 December 1619. He
died in Venice.
His music follows Giovanni Gabrieli, especially his
Sacri consensus ac Symphonia (Venice 1618) which
includes vocal canzonas up to 12 parts, using cori
spezzati. He is also known for three instrumental
canzonas published in Raveri's collection Canzoni per
sonare con ogni sorte di stromenti (Venice, 1608).
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Battista_Grillo
y).
Although originally composed for Double Chorus (SSAT +
TTBB), I created this interpretation of the Canzona I
in A Minor for Winds (Flute, Oboe, English Horn &
Bassoon) & Strings (2 Violins, Viola & Cello).
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