Salomone Rossi

Salomone Rossi, also known as Shlomo Mi-ha-Adumim, was a pivotal figure in the late Italian Renaissance and early Baroque music scenes. Born around 1570 in Mantua, Italy, Rossi became a renowned composer and musician, serving as a court musician for the Gonzaga rulers. He was a trailblazer in his time, known for his innovative compositions that bridged the Renaissance and Baroque styles. Rossi's work included Italian madrigals, instrumental music, and notably, the first polyphonic settings of Hebrew synagogue liturgy, such as his famous "Ha-Shirim Asher li-Shelomo" (Songs of Solomon). This collection marked a significant contribution to Jewish sacred music by applying Western polyphonic techniques to Hebrew texts.

Rossi's career flourished under the patronage of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, who exempted him from wearing the yellow badge required for Jews in Mantua. He collaborated with prominent musicians like Claudio Monteverdi and was a key figure in the development of chamber-instrumental ensembles. Rossi's musical career ended abruptly with the War of Mantuan Succession in 1628, and it is believed he died shortly after. Despite his significant contributions, Rossi was largely forgotten until the late 19th century, when his music was rediscovered and reappreciated for its historical and cultural significance.

Genres

Classical

Baroque

Early Music

Renaissance

Chamber Music

Madrigal

Italian Music

Polyphonic Music

Italian Classical

Sacred Music

Latest Release

Rossi, S.: Songs of Solomon (The)

Salomone Rossi•

Corvina Consort•

Zoltan Kalmanovits

Album - 26 Tracks - Released July 15, 2014