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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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Antonio Vivaldi
…his activities but did not deter his passion for music. Despite his health challenges, Antonio learned the violin, composing music, and partaking in musical activities with fervor. Journey to Priesthood…
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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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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…insurmountable challenges, inspiring generations of musicians and composers to explore beyond their perceived limitations. The Impact of Deafness on Beethoven’s Music Ludwig van Beethoven’s progressive deafness profoundly influenced his musical…
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Henry Purcell
…best music, they are rarely revived today. Sacred Music Purcell demonstrated his versatility as a composer by creating a vast array of sacred music, including anthems, devotional songs, and other…
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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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Purcell – Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite
…is considered one of England’s greatest composers, known for his unique English style of Baroque music. Abdelazer or The Moor’s Revenge is a musical composition based on Aphra Behn’s tragedy….
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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…
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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.
