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Aaron Copland
…American student of the brilliant music teacher Nadia Boulanger, a woman who significantly impacted an entire generation of American musicians. Boulanger’s eclectic approach to music broadened Copland’s musical taste and…
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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
…(1686), played a crucial role in establishing French opera as a distinct genre. Innovations in Musical Technique Lully was innovative in his use of musical techniques, particularly in his orchestration…
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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
…musicians. Johann Sebastian Bach’s musical genius and innovative approach to composition have positioned him as a titan of the Baroque era and a seminal figure in the realm of classical…
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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
…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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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…
