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Oct 8, 1551
Giulio Caccini (1551-1618)
Giulio Caccini was an Italian composer and teacher. He was very influential in the early Baroque era and is credited as one of the creators of opera along with the New Baroque Style. Some of his works include "Ave Maria", "Euridice", and "intermedi for La pellegrina". -
Jun 20, 1561
Jacopo Peri (1561-1633)
Jacopo Peri or "Il Zazzerino" as he was also known, was an Italian composer between the renaissance and baroque eras. He is often credited with incenting the opera. some of is pieces include "Euridice" and "Dafne". -
May 9, 1567
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian composer who was trained in the Renaissance style and was known for composing more "modern" music. He was famous for using dissonances for many of his madrigals. Some of his works include "L'Orfeo", "L'incoronazione di Poppea", and "Vespro della Beata Vergine". -
Period: 1580 to
Early Baroque Style (1580s-1650s)
The Early Baroque style is characterized by the rise of opera as well as the inclusion of monody and homophony into much of the music written during this time. -
Francesca Caccini (1587-1640)
The daughter of Giulio Caccini, Francesca Caccini was one of the first women to compose operas. She also sang the lead roles in many early operas "Euridice" at just 13. Some of her pieces include "La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola di Alcina" and "Per la più vaga e bella". -
"Start" of The Baroque Era (1600s)
The Baroque era and its style of music just starts to become popular and with it brings more defined rhythms and equal temperament. During this time the church becomes slightly less influential but displays many famous art pieces from this era. -
17th Century Genres
Some of the most popular genres during this period include Operas, Arias, Cantatas, and Ortorios -
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Jamestown Colony (1607-1610)
The first major British colony in the Americas is established. Soon many more colonists would come to The New World which eventually lead to the American Revolution and the formation of The United States. -
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The 30 Years War (1618-1648)
The 30 Years War was a war between the catholic church against the protestants, who had just recently unified to form The Holy Roman Empire. Eventually the war became less about religion and more about control over Europe. Many string instruments start to become popular during this time, however there are no orchestras yet but are instead consorts -
Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677)
Barbara Strozzi was another early woman composer. Born in Italy, she Studied under Francesco Cavalli at the Accademia degli Unisoni. She did not actually write operas but other dramatic songs. some of her pieces included "Il lamento "Sul Rodano severo"" and "Pensaci ben mio core". -
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Middle Baroque Style (1630s-1700s)
Many new styles begin to appear during this era including sonatas, concertos, and overtures. -
The Rise of Opera
The first public opera theatre opens in 1637 in Italy and with it brings opera into more popularity. Most operas at this time were mostly lyrical recitative. -
The Rise of Arias
By the 1640s Arias become the most popular and most desired style of music. Arias at this time had more of a set beat and tempo and were more song like. -
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English Civil Wars (1642-1651)
The English Civil Wars were a series of civil wars fought by the Parliamentarians and Royalists over religious freedoms and how the country should be governed. Eventually the Parliamentarians would win -
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737)
Antonio Stradivari was a famous Italian instrument creator who today is known for his creation of the Stradivarius Violin. Stradivarius instruments are often regarded as the best string instruments ever made and are often played to this day. -
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704)
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber was and Austrian composer and was one of the earliest and most influential composers for the violin. He primarily wrote for the Catholic church as well as violin sonatas. some of his pieces include "Rosary Sonatas" and "Rosary Sonatas" -
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
Arcangelo Corelli was a famous Italian composer and violinist who was key in the development of Sonatas. some of his pieces include "Christmas Concerto" and "Twelve Violin Sonatas, Op. 5". -
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Henry Purcell was and influential English composer who helped popularize opera in England. He combined many artistic styles from all across Europe which became popular in England. Some of his works include "Dido and Aeneas" and "The Fairy Queen" -
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)
Alessandro Scarlatti was a famous Italian composer and teacher with many of his students going on to form the new Classical style. Many say his death in 1725 marks a better end to the Baroque era then the death of J.S Bach. -
Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre (1666-1729)
Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre or “the wonder of our century" as she was known was a famous composer and harpsicord player who was one of the most influential female composers of the Baroque era. -
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and considered one of the greatest Baroque composers of all time. he worked as a music director at the Pieta, an orphanage for girls in Venice where he became a very influential teacher. Some of his pieces include "The Four Seasons", "Gloria", and "Magnificat". -
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Late Baroque Style (1680s-1720s)
Developed in the late 17th century, it was primarily made in reaction to the different styles of the earlier Baroque era. Music from this point in the Baroque era usually had longer melodic lines and more unique textures. -
Georg Philip Telemann (1681-1767)
Georg Philip Telemann was a very influential German composer who helped bring a French style orchestra to Germany. He wrote almost 125 pieces for orchestra, some of which include "Viola Concerto in G major" and "Pimpinone" -
Jean-Joseph Mouret
Jean-Joseph Mouret was a French composer who was one of the pioneers of Baroque music in France. He was a personal music consort to King Louis of France and is considered the most influential French Baroque composer. some of his pieces include "Rondeau et Fanfares" and "Rondeau". -
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
G.F Handel was a German-British composer was one of the most influential and popular composers from the Baroque era . He is well known for his operas, oratorios, and anthems. Some of his most famous works include "Messiah, HWV 56", "Sarabande", and "Water Music". -
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
J.S Bach was a German composer who was by far the most influential composer of Fugue as well as one of, if not the most, influential composer in the Baroque era. His death is sometimes seen as the end to the Baroque era. Some of his pieces include "Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565", "Air on the G String", and "Brandenburg Concertos" -
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer and son of Alessandro Scarlatti, he was well known for his more "modern" style and served many Portuguese and Spanish families. some of his pieces are "Cat fugue", "Sonata in D minor, K 141, L 422: Allegro" and "Sonata K. 380". -
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The Salem Witch Trials (1692-1694)
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in the colony of Massachusetts. 30 were found guilty while 19 were killed.