-
one of the founders of opera
-
Italian composer noted for his use of instruments in sacred music
-
One of the founders of opera. Claimed to be the first with Dafne
-
lutenist and the leading composer of lute music. English, possbly Irish
-
English playwright and poet
-
His ideas and music became extremely important.
Trained in the Renaissance style, also adept at composing “modern” music.
Used dissonances in his music (madrigals) for text expression.
9 books of madrigals, some in the Baroque style after 1600 -
group of intellectuals that met to discuss the arts
-
English composer of Anglican church anthems
-
first modern keyboard virtuoso and composer, most influential keyboard composer of the Baroque era
-
Most important German composer of the Middle Baroque era
-
Soprano and the daughter of Giulio Caccini
The first woman to compose operas
Sang lead roles in several early operas: Sung in Peri’s opera Euridice at age 13 -
composed by Giulio Caccini and Jacopo Peri. It was the first opera
-
Jacopo Peri and Giulio Caccini invented opera in Florence, Italy around 1600
-
First extant opera also written by Caccini and Peri
-
Shift from modality to tonality. homophony. dynamic markings cam into general use.
-
a leading composer of Roman cantata and oratorios
-
written by Monteverdi while he was the court composer for the Duke of Mantua
-
Mother was a servant to Giulio Strozzi who adopted Barbara
Studied under Francesco Cavalli at the Accademia degli Unisoni – Published eight sets of songs – the first in 1644
Each set dedicated to a different wealthy patron
Except for one book of madrigals and one book of cantatas for solo voice and continuo, most of her works are ariettas and aria -
Italian composer and organist
-
The first public opera house opened in Venice
-
Establisher of French opera and ballet
-
German organist and composer, the most important one before Bach
-
King of France. Adored ballet.
-
Arias became the most desired and appreciated pieces
-
Monteverdi's final opera.
Composed when he was 75: the genre was about 40 yrs old.
Historical whereas his others were mythological. premiered in Venice. -
Composer of French opera and student of Carissimi
-
Bohemian-Austrian composer and violinist
Lived in Salzbur.
One of the most important composers for the violin, especially in the instrument’s early year.
Catholic sacred music, violin sonatas, and ensemble music -
English composer of odes, taught Purcell
-
period of time where staged plays were forbidden in England because the Puritans thought theater was an invention “of the devil”
-
A cantata by Strozzi
-
homophony and polyphony were common. the tonal system continued to develop. importance of forms began to develop. invention of fugues.
-
made clear distinctions between the different types of sonatas; He was the master of the Trio Sonata
-
German composer and organist. leading in his time
-
Contributed the most to the development of the concerto
-
Singer, organist, composer of instrumental and vocal music
Worked in the court of Charles II (reigned 1660-85) when stage plays were again allowed -
The father of composer Domenico Scarlatti.
A teacher in Naples; many of his students helped create the new classical style.
His death marks a better indicator of the end of the Baroque than does Bach’s in 1750. -
She was called “the wonder of our century.”
17th century France -
French composer and keyboardist
-
Biber - The opening Praeludium is for violin and basso continuo; the violin part uses a virtuosic style similar to that of solo vocal singing
-
Considered the greatest master of the Baroque concerto.
Music director at the Pieta, an orphanage for girls in Venice.
Composed many operas, much sacred music, and many instrumental works.
Popular during the height of his career (1720s.) -
German composer.
Composed more than 125 orchestral suites.
Helped establish the French-style orchestral suite in Germany.
Friends with J. S. Bach and the godfather of Bach’s eldest son. -
One representative composer from this French court: served the son of King Louis XIV.
Composed operas, suites, and “grand divertissements [entertainments]" -
french composer and theorist
-
Keyboard virtuoso.
Served Portuguese and Spanish royal families.
Had a progressive style; aware of his modern flare.
Wrote over 500 sonatas for harpsichord, operas, cantatas, and keyboard exercises -
Two very popular orchestral suites:
Music for the Royal Fireworks (often referred to as just Fireworks)
Water Music.
A German composer living in England writing Italian music -
Undisputedly the greatest master of the fugue and one of the most skilled musicians in the Baroque era.. Wrote in all genres except opera.
-
Purcell
-
German composer, flutist and teacher of Frederick the Great in Berlin
-
Basso continuo rhythmically drove the music. diatonic system was firmly established. Beginnings of orchestras
-
His intermezzo, Le Serva Padrona sparked the war of the bouffons in Paris in 1752
-
Performed for a royal party on the Thames River in London on July 17, 1717 (7/17/1717.)
22 movements.
Supposedly, the harpsichord (basso continuo) was not used at this first performance.
It did not fit on the barge so it was left behind! -
Oratorio by Handel
-
passion by Handel
-
The Four Seasons.
Cycle of four violin concertos.
Word painting in instrumental music.
Each concerto is accompanied by a poem that we believe he wrote. -
Written for trumpets, violins, oboes, timpani, basses, bassoons, and organ: today the work is often performed as a trumpet solo with organ.
An orchestra in the Baroque that used a trumpet with a timpani was called a Baroque Festival Orchestra. -
Genre was instroduced.
The public was pleased by the new genre.
Oratorios presented during Lent when operas were forbidden, thus doing away with the competition -
A collection published by Telemann
-
Oratorio by Handel
-
Oratorio by Handel, first performed in Dublin
-
Oratorio by Handel
-
from the Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach
-
Passion by Bach, was not meant for church
-
Oratorio by Handel
You are not authorized to access this page.