


The two were written at about the same time (it is disputed which came first) in the early 18th century.Īs with other choral pieces the composer wrote, Vivaldi wrote many an introduzione (introductory motets) that were to be performed before the Gloria itself. Only two survive (RV 588 and RV 589) whilst the other (RV 590) is presumably lost and is only mentioned in the Kreuzherren catalogue.

RV 589 is the most familiar and popular piece of sacred music by Vivaldi however, he was known to have written at least three Gloria settings. Please order by 3pm to be despatched todayĪntonio Vivaldi wrote several settings of the Gloria. Please click here if you wish to order and further vocal score information
