Giovanni Bassano Giovanni Bassano. A “Venetian School” composer and cornetist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Born sometime between 1561-1563, he was a key figure in the development of the instrumental ensemble at St Mark’s Basilica,...
Giulio Cesare Martinengo Giulio Cesare Martinengo. Venetian School composer and teacher of the late Renaissance and early Baroque musical era. He was preceded by Giovanni Croce and followed by Claudio Monteverdi as “maestro di cappella” at San Mark’s Basilica....
Giovanni Gabrieli Giovanni Gabrieli. Composer and organist, he represented the end of the “Venetian School” style and the move into the baroque musical era. San Mark’s Basilica, had a long tradition of musical excellence and Gabrieli’s work there; made him...
Adrian Willaert Adrian Willaert (c. 1490-1562). From West Flanders, he was a composer of the Renaissance musical period and considered founder of the “Venetian School ”. He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers, who moved...
The Venice Theatre Biennale The Venice Theatre Biennale, founded in 1934, aka the “International Theatre Festival”, takes place annually in June to July. It is part of the Venice Biennale family of major exhibitions and festivals of Art, Architecture, Dance, Music,...
