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  • Arcangelo Corelli

    Arcangelo Corelli

    …collection, a set of variations on La Folia, remains one of his most celebrated works. Concerti Grossi (Op. 6) Corelli’s Concerti Grossi were published posthumously in 1714. These works, featuring…

  • Vivaldi Concerto Op. 3, No. 6 in A Minor – L’estro Armonico

    Vivaldi Concerto Op. 3, No. 6 in A Minor – L’estro Armonico

    …continuo. The collection, written in 1711, added to Vivaldi’s reputation as Il Prete Rosso (The Red Priest). The concertos are often referred to as concerti grossi because of their use…

  • Händel – Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, HWV 319 – 1 of 4

    Händel – Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, HWV 319 – 1 of 4

    …to writing for strings. Handel, a German composer based in London, was known for his Italian operas and later, English oratorios. His Opus 6 set of twelve concerti grossi, along…

  • George Frideric Handel

    George Frideric Handel

    …and concerti grossi, continue to captivate audiences worldwide. His home in London is now the Handel House Museum, paying homage to his remarkable life and contributions to music. Handel’s life…