Seven Ricercari (Gabrielli) Explained

Domenico Gabrielli wrote seven ricercari for solo cello in 1689,^[1] some of the earliest pieces of music composed for cello in history.^{[2] [3]} Some of the ricercars of the set are included in the RCM cello repertoire,^{[4] [5]} and the set has been completely or partially recorded by cellists such as Josetxu Obregón, Anner Bylsma and Lisa Beznosiuk's husband Richard Tunnicliffe.

Recordings

• Celloevolution: From Bologna to Cöthen - Josetxu Obregón, 2022
• Anner Bylsma plays Cello Suites and Sonatas - Anner Bylsma, 1974
• Ricercars for solo cello - recordings (i) Roel Dieltens (ii) Hidemi Suzuki 2005 (iii) Richard Tunnicliffe 2007 (iv) Bruno Cocset, 2012

Notes and References

1. Web site: IMSLP ricercari manuscript. IMSLP.org. 25 August 2022.
2. Master. Burgess Powell. Jemma. 2019. A performing edition of Gabrielli's 7 Ricercari for Violoncello Solo, with an historical investigation and recommendations for performance. University of Queensland.
3. Web site: An Examination of Sources as they Pertain to Domenico Gabrielli's First Ricercar for Violoncello Solo. Brian Carter. cello.org. 26 August 2022.
4. Web site: Cello Level 6 Repertoire. Royal Conservatory of Music. 25 August 2022.
5. Web site: Cello Level 7 Repertoire. Royal Conservatory of Music. 12 October 2023.