Gregorio Allegri wrote this motet which is a setting of the Vulgate Psalm 50. While this psalm has been written to music by many composers, this version is the most popular version, even over those of more-famous composers, such as Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Tomás Luis de Victoria, and William Byrd. Originally written for use only in the Papal Court, this piece was captured and written by a 14-year old Mozart who heard the piece once, and wrote it as he had remembered it. Shortly thereafter, he returned to the Papal Court to hear it a second time and corrected a few minor … read more
Gregorio Allegri wrote this motet which is a setting of the Vulgate Psalm 50. While this psalm has been written to music by many composers, this ver… read more
Gregorio Allegri wrote this motet which is a setting of the Vulgate Psalm 50. While this psalm has been written to music by many composers, this version is the most popular version, eve… read more
Gregorio Allegri (1582–1652) was an Italian composer and priest of the Roman School of composers. He mainly lived in Rome, and died there. He studied music under Giovanni Maria Nanini, the intimate friend of Palestrina. Being intended for the Church, he obtained a benefice in the cathedral of Fermo. Here he composed a large number of motets and other sacred music, which, being brought to the notice of Pope Urban VIII, obtained for him an appointment in the choir of the Sistine Chapel at Rome. He held this from December 1629 until his death. In character, he was regarded as singularl… read more
Gregorio Allegri (1582–1652) was an Italian composer and priest of the Roman School of composers. He mainly lived in Rome, and died there. He studied music under Giovanni Maria Nanini, the … read more
Gregorio Allegri (1582–1652) was an Italian composer and priest of the Roman School of composers. He mainly lived in Rome, and died there. He studied music under Giovanni Maria Nanini, the intimate friend of Palestrina. Being intended … read more