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Luigi Boccherini
…composition, particularly his emphasis on the cello’s line, set him apart. Boccherini’s early works, namely his Six Trios for Two Violins and Cello, G 77–82, and Six Duets for Two…
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Music from Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme – Bremer Baroque Orchestra
Bremer Barockorchester performs music Jean-Baptiste Lully composed for Moliere’s play “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.”…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…of the Baroque style to the simplicity of the Classicism. He was the second surviving son of the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach and his first wife, Maria Barbara Bach. Early…
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Bach Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 – 3rd Movement, Allegro assai
Elizabeth Blumenstock (baroque violinist) and the baroque ensemble Voices of Music play Allegro assai, the third movement of Bach’s Violin Concerto in E major….
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Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata in A Minor, K. 61 – Performed by Pizzicar Galante
Pizzicar Galante ensemble performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in A minor, featuring Anna Schivazappa on baroque mandolin, Ronald Martin Alonso on viola da gamba, Daniel de Morais on baroque guitar and Fabio…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…Baroque holiday music. The work’s gentle pastoral movements evoke the tranquility of a winter night and the wonder of the Nativity. 5. In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst This…
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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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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…
