Famous Composers of The Baroque Period 1. Johann Sebastian Bach
Famous Composers of The Baroque Period 1. Johann Sebastian Bach
Famous Composers of The Baroque Period 1. Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach was a religious man. His personal and deep faith is shown in his sacred
music. He was known for his compositions for organ, orchestra, and oratorio.
His most important and long – term position was as ―cantor at St. Thomas
Church.
Concerto Grosso
e.g. Brandenburg Concertos http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uw2dlZ8V4-0
Masses
e.g. Mass in B minor
Cantatas
e.g. Cantata 208 and 211
Fugues
e.g. Fugue in G minor http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=p1XD1MSES_8
Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Works for clavichord and harpsichord
e.g. Well-Tempered Clavier (one of his more well- known keyboard
improvisations)
This link is another version of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor
played on glass harp (musical glass) http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XKRj-T4l-e8
2. Antonio Vivaldi
Venice March 4, 1678 to
Vienna July 28, 1741
George Händel was the second son from the second marriage of
a pastor. Despite his father’s opposition, George secretly taught
himself to play the harpsichord. At age 7, he gained access to a church
organ and started to play. A Duke heard him play and insisted on
giving him a formal music education. Under Zachau, organist of Halle
cathedral, he studied counterpoint, canon and fugue.
Do This! Listen and watch the following link that features the “Hallelujah”
chorus from Händel’s Messiah http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=IUZEtVbJT5c