“Beati immaculati” by Andrea Gabrieli, one of the outstanding composers of the Renaissance, is now available in a remarkable arrangement for horn octet by Andreas Simbeni. This composition, which was originally written for the acoustic spaces of Venetian basilicas, unfolds its full splendor and sonority in this arrangement for horns.

Simbeni has carefully arranged the piece to bring out the warm and resonant qualities of the horn, while retaining the polyphonic structures of Gabrieli’s music. Together, the eight horns weave a dense web of harmonic and contrapuntal lines that honors the spiritual and uplifting atmosphere of the original and brings it to life for contemporary listeners.

This arrangement offers horn players the opportunity to immerse themselves in the music of the Italian Renaissance and perform a piece that is both historically rooted and refreshing in its new form for wind band. Perfect for concerts, church events and academic ceremonies, “Beati immaculati” is a piece that speaks to the listener both spiritually and musically and is an impressive addition to the repertoire of any ambitious horn ensemble.