Jubilate Deo

The music of Giovanni Gabrieli, with its antiphonal style of writing, really lends itself to being arranged for large flute ensembles and Robert Rainford has done a spendid job of re-creating the space that would have been at the heart of the original composition. Whilst each individual part does not look too tricky, the complex nature of the piece makes this a little more difficult than would initially appear. There are no alternative parts for the 2 alto and 2 bass flutes parts and you really needs these loweer instruments to make the writing come to life.But with those forces you have a very interesting texture that could really make a contrast in a flute ensemble programme. Try it for yourself and see!