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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…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…determination to continue creating music was unwavering. He explored various aids to help with his hearing, including ear trumpets and specially designed hearing horns. These devices, though primitive, allowed him…
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John Williams
…as a child. Later, he learned trumpet, trombone, and clarinet. Williams started composing his own music from an early age, often trying to orchestrate his pieces during his teenage years….
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Stravinsky’s Petrushka
Watch the Berliner Philharmoniker perform Stravinsky’s Petrushka and a trumpet tutorial for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, this performance features Gábor Tarkövi on trumpet. For more…
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C.P.E. Bach – Cello Concerto in A Major
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Cello Concerto in A Major, Performed by Christophe Coin and Ensemble Baroque de Limoges….
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Alessandro Marcello – Oboe Concerto in D Minor
The Oboe Concerto in D Minor, SD 935, is a concerto for oboe, strings, and continuo composed by Alessandro Marcello. Performed by Marcel Ponseele on Baroque Oboe.
