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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…of counterpoint and his innovative approach to sacred music. 17th Century The 17th century saw the emergence of new musical styles, such as opera and the Baroque style. Here are…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…in transporting the early Baroque music north to Germany. Consequently, Gabrieli’s work had a significant impact on German Baroque music, culminating in the music of J.S. Bach. Conclusion Giovanni Gabrieli’s…
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George Frideric Handel – Sonata for Flute, HMV 367
I bought four CDs of Baroque music and will be uploading one video a day. The CDs include flute sonatas by Handel, flute/cello concertos by Vivaldi, Italian Baroque compositions, and…
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“Glory to God” from Handel’s Messiah – Boston Baroque Chorus
“Glory to God” from the Messiah by Handel, performed by Amanda Forsythe & Boston Baroque Chorus….
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Sonata Pian e Forte by Giovanni Gabrieli – Baroque Violin and Tenor Sackbut
Sonata Pian e Forte by Giovanni Gabrieli, performed on baroque violin by Gabrielle Wunsch and tenor sackbut by Bruce Chrisp.
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J. S. Bach – Partita in C Minor on Baroque Lute – BWV 997
Evangelina Mascardi performs J.S. Bach’s Partita in C minor, BWV 997 on a Baroque Lute. The recording includes the Prelude, Fugue, Sarabande, Gigue, and Double….
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Academy Baroque Soloists Perform Symphony from Purcell’s The Fairy Queen
The Academy Baroque Soloists performed Purcell’s Symphony from The Fairy Queen as part of the Resounding Shores concert series. The series showcases English masterpieces from the late Elizabethan era to…
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Purcell – March for the Funeral of Queen Mary, Z. 860 – Played by Baroque Brass of London
Purcell’s Funeral March from Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary (Funeral Sentences) Z. 860 performed by Baroque Brass of London featuring Mark Bennet, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Michael Laird, Ron Bryans,…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…music world with his prowess in Baroque composition. Early Life and Upbringing Born Antonio Lucio Vivaldi on the 4th of March in 1678, in the romantic city of Venice, Italy,…
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era. Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across…
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Music from Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme – Bremer Baroque Orchestra
Bremer Barockorchester performs music Jean-Baptiste Lully composed for Moliere’s play “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.”…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…of the Baroque style to the simplicity of the Classicism. He was the second surviving son of the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach and his first wife, Maria Barbara Bach. Early…
