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Antonio Vivaldi
…flowing creeks to wintry landscapes and vibrant festivities. Operatic Ventures and Royal Patronage In addition to his instrumental compositions, Vivaldi also delved into the realm of opera. His first opera,…
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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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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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Claudio Monteverdi
…their emotional depth and rich musical textures. Groundbreaking Opera In 1607, Monteverdi composed his opera, “L’Orfeo.” This opera is often regarded as the first great opera in the history of…
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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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Bedřich Smetana
…was commissioned to write what would eventually become his most famous opera, The Bartered Bride. Smetana’s Contributions to Czech Opera Smetana was not the first to write operas in the…
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Samson et Dalila – Complete Opera by Camille Saint-Saëns – BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Samson and Delilah, opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, directed by Darren P. Lawson and performed by BJU Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra.
