-
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 -
Period: to
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. -
Period: to
J.S. Bach
Considered today to be one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period and in general. -
Period: to
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.