History of Music By Michael Eicher Jan 1, 1625 Baroque Period Ornate period of music. Bach was a major composer along with Handel. Jan 1, 1750 Classical Period 1750-1810 Jan 1, 1810 Romantic Period Composers such as Chopin and Brahms. Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 12, 2015 Modern Period 1900-Present