Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Teachers often have a profound influence on their students. The influence of Giovanni Gabrieli on the music of his student Heinrich Schütz is particularly evident: Gabrieli and Schütz’s pieces are so similar that a listener may observe parallels even without the use of scores. The use of specific melodic and rhythmic patterns during cadences and the use of echoing phrases by both composers strongly suggest a musical link between them. There is currently no detailed theoretical analysis comparing specific elements found in the music of both Schutz and Gabrieli. My research aims to remedy this gap in knowledge by examining selected pieces for shared elements that connect the music of the two composers. I have endeavored through theoretical analysis to find specific melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic elements that are found frequently in the music of both Gabrieli and Schutz.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Donna King, School of Music
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Caleb, "The Influence of Giovanni Gabrieli on the Music of Heinrich Schütz" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 32.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/32
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The Influence of Giovanni Gabrieli on the Music of Heinrich Schütz
Teachers often have a profound influence on their students. The influence of Giovanni Gabrieli on the music of his student Heinrich Schütz is particularly evident: Gabrieli and Schütz’s pieces are so similar that a listener may observe parallels even without the use of scores. The use of specific melodic and rhythmic patterns during cadences and the use of echoing phrases by both composers strongly suggest a musical link between them. There is currently no detailed theoretical analysis comparing specific elements found in the music of both Schutz and Gabrieli. My research aims to remedy this gap in knowledge by examining selected pieces for shared elements that connect the music of the two composers. I have endeavored through theoretical analysis to find specific melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic elements that are found frequently in the music of both Gabrieli and Schutz.