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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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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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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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“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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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…
