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Bach Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 – 3rd Movement, Allegro assai
Elizabeth Blumenstock (baroque violinist) and the baroque ensemble Voices of Music play Allegro assai, the third movement of Bach’s Violin Concerto in E major….
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Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata in A Minor, K. 61 – Performed by Pizzicar Galante
Pizzicar Galante ensemble performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in A minor, featuring Anna Schivazappa on baroque mandolin, Ronald Martin Alonso on viola da gamba, Daniel de Morais on baroque guitar and Fabio…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…Baroque holiday music. The work’s gentle pastoral movements evoke the tranquility of a winter night and the wonder of the Nativity. 5. In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst This…
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Arcangelo Corelli
Arcangelo Corelli was an Italian composer and violinist whose work laid a cornerstone for the development of Baroque music, particularly the forms of the concerto grosso and sonata. Renowned for…
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Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste Lully was a prominent French composer, instrumentalist, and dancer of the Baroque era. His influence extended beyond music, as he played a significant role in shaping French opera and…
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Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi, an Italian composer, was a pivotal figure in the transition from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period of music history. Early Life Claudio Monteverdi was born on…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a revered Baroque-era composer for his innovative compositions and stylistic innovations. Born in 1685, his music continues to resonate through the ages, enchanting listeners with its…
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Joseph Haydn
…working as a valet to Italian composer Nicola Porpora. Developing His Musical Style As a young musician, Haydn was heavily influenced by the music of the Baroque era, especially the…
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Eduardo Tagliatti Performs Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso – Part 1
Eduardo Tagliatti performed Ravel’s “Alborada del Gracioso” at the 19th International Festival of Baroque, Ancient and Brazilian Colonial Music in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. The recital took place on July…
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Purcell – Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite
Check out Passing Through’s YouTube channel for Henry Purcell’s “Rondeau From Abdelazer Suite” instrumental piece. Purcell, a Baroque composer, is considered one of England’s greatest composers, known for his unique…
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Minuet in A Minor by Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell is one of England’s best Baroque composers. His “Minuet in A Minor” showcases his unique style, blending Italian and French traditions to create an unparalleled English Baroque sound….
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Ponce’s Gavota – Suite Antigua
A classical piece to remember: the Gavotte by Manuel M. Ponce. Composed in 1931 during the baroque music trend, it was originally mistakenly attributed to Alessandro Scarlatti. Ponce’s composition is…
