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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…that celebrates England’s victory in the Battle of Agincourt. This piece showcases Dunstaple’s innovative approach to harmony and counterpoint. 4. Landini’s Ballate Francesco Landini was an Italian composer and poet…
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George Frideric Handel
…his career, giving him the opportunity to compose his first opera, Almira. Italian Sojourn Intrigued by Italian music styles, Handel embarked on an Italian grand tour in 1706. He composed…
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The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algeri) – Complete Opera by Rossini
The Italian Girl in Algiers is a comedic opera by Gioachino Rossini. Performed by Livermore Valley Opera.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist, is a crucial figure in the transition from Renaissance to Baroque music. Known for his prolific output of sacred music, his works often…
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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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“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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Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi, known by the moniker “The Red Priest,” owing to his fiery red hair, was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, and clergyman who left an indelible mark on the…
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Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era. Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across…
