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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…his status as one of the most important composers of the Ars Nova era. 14th Century The 14th century saw the emergence of the Renaissance style, characterized by a renewed…
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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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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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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…the pitch. It creates a droning, bagpipe-like sound that was popular in medieval and Renaissance music. Classical composers Joseph Haydn and Béla Bartók wrote specifically for the hurdy gurdy in…
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Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble Plays Gabrieli’s Sonata No. 18
…which were the standard brass instruments during the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Since its establishment in 1997, the group has grown in size and popularity, performing extensively in…
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Gabrieli – Canzon Duodecimi Toni
…historic brass instruments such as cornetts and sackbuts. These instruments were commonly used in late Renaissance and early Baroque music. Since its establishment in 1997, the ensemble has gained recognition…
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Telemann – Concerto for Flauto Traverso and Strings in G Major, Part 2
…French orchestra suite. ArsAntiguaPresents.com, directed by Jerry Fuller, offers free video webcasts of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras performed on period instruments. Video production by Phillip W….
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Henry Purcell
…have made him an enduring figure in music history. While Purcell’s reputation has fluctuated over the years, his influence on the composers of the English musical renaissance of the early…
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Felix Mendelssohn
…a significant musical center in Germany. He conducted many concerts featuring contemporary compositions and masterpieces of the Renaissance and early baroque choral music. In 1843, Mendelssohn founded the Leipzig Conservatory…
