
23: the first movement's chorus shares similar key modulations to that of the first movement of RV 588, only modified to fit a duple meter instead of the triple meter of RV 588. Two introduzioni exist as explained above.Īs in RV 588, there exists evidence of influence by RV Anh. This piece, along with its mother composition RV 588, was composed at the same time during Vivaldi's employment at the Pietà. This is the better-known setting of the Gloria, simply known as the Vivaldi "Gloria" because of its outstanding popularity.


The lesser known of the two surviving Glorias, RV 588 was most likely composed during Vivaldi's employment at the Pio Ospedale della Pietà, known for its advanced choral ensemble.


Four introduzioni exist for these Glorias: Cur Sagittas (RV 637), Jubilate, o amoeni cori (RV 639) (the last movement of which is compositionally tied with the first movement of RV 588), Longe Mala, Umbrae, Terrores (RV 640), and Ostro Picta (RV 642). Further information: Introduzioni (Vivaldi)Īs with other choral pieces the composer, Vivaldi, wrote many introduzioni (introductory motets) that were to be performed before the Gloria itself.
