Baroque Music Period

Peri Jacopo Writes Opera.

Jan 1, 1597

The title to this opera was Dafne. Since it was privately performed there was no correct recorded date to when this was written and performed.

The Baroque Music Period Begins.

Jan 1, 1600

This is the end of the renaissance period, where the tonics of keys and notes in a music sheet are named. The country Italy was mainly focused on this music genre.

Claudio Monteverdi writes Orfeo, Favola in Musica.

Feb 24, 1607

First prime example of Baroque music, this was performed at The Annual Carnival of Mantua. It was published in Venice in 1609.

First Female Singers Perform.

Feb 22, 1631

These professional female singers appear in the production of Chloridia, a court masque produced by Ben Jonson and Inigo Jones.
Note: This not a picture from Chloridia, but from another oriental opera.

First Signed Stradivarius Violin.

May 28, 1666

Antonio Stradivari crafted this violin, The name 'Stradivarius' comes from the last name of Antonio Stradivari.

George Frideric Handel is Born.

Feb 23, 1685

This person was only one of many famous primary composers. Some of his works include Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Family. He was strongly influence by an English composer Henry Purcell. Another fact is that his father actually didn't want to have him do anything with music and wanted him to study in Civil Law.

Johann Sebastian Bach is born.

Mar 31, 1685

With the help of this German composer, violist, organist,violist, and choir, orchestra, and solo instrument techniques brought together the Barque music.

Bach Dies.

Jul 28, 1750

This signals the end of the Baroque music period. Symphonies and string quartets are emerging on the surface.