Baroque Period 1600-1750

By Jonnyboy93
  • Period: Dec 7, 1577 to

    Florentine Camerata

    Group of men who talked about society, music and philosophy

  • Giulio Caccini's Le Nuove Musiche

    Collection of monodies for solo voice and basso continuo.

  • L'Ofreo

    Opera about Orpheus's journey to the Underworld written by Monteverdi
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    24 Violins of the Kings

    Group that would play for the festivities and official events at Versailles Court

  • First Public Concert in England

    First public performance of an opera and it was a charged event.
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    J.S. Bach

    Considered today to be one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period and in general.
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    Handel

    German born composer, but moved to London and is considered to be the best composer of his time.

  • Lully's Armide

    King Louis XIV chose this topic for Lully.

  • Dido and Aeneas

    Opera writer by Henry Purcell
  • Period: to

    Farinelli

    One of the more famous Italian castrato singers during his time.

  • Vivaldi's L'Estro Amonico

    Collection of twelve violin concertos written for one, two and four violins.

  • Brandenburg Concertos

    Collection of instrumental works that are considered to be the best written orchestral compositions of the Baroque Era. Each one showcases a different instrument.

  • Rameau's Traite de l'harmonie

    Discovery of "fundamental law"of music which included math,science and how they structure music.

  • The Well-Tempered Clavier volume 1

    A book of preludes and fugues that spanned all 24 major and minor keys. Was written for the youth who wished to become better at music.

  • Giulio Cesare

    Opera written by Handel on the life and story of Julius Ceaser.

  • St. Matthew Passion

    A sacred oratorio featuring solo voice, double choir and double orchestra. It is the Passion of Christ. Generally played during Passover.

  • Handel's Messiah

    English sung oratorio on the life and death of the Christ.