Music - Baroque Period

The only percussion instrument used in "serious" music

During the Baroque period improvisation became very common - even in church

This was considered the new form of vocal music

Important facts about Johann Sebastian Bach are:

During the Baroque Period, instrumental music became just as important as vocal music.

Who is know for Water Music, royal Fireworks Music and Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah?

Who's famous works include Gloria in D major, and the Four Seasons

This composer was German Born, but an English hero

This composer is an Italian celebrity during the Baroque Period

A patronage system is defined as

A piece written for a solo instrument in an orchestra - made up of fast, slow, fast movements

Famous compositions for Bach include:

The Baroque Period lasted from

This Composer worked for the catholic church and was known for his concertos

Handel wrote music for the king.

George Frederik Handel was appointed Royal Choirmaster for the Prince of Hanover

Some key descriptions of the Baroque Period are...

Johann Sebastian Bach was born into a very distinguished, musical family

Handel's father was a barber-surgeon who hated music

This composer is also known as the Red Priest because of his red hair and briefly being priest

Musical piece like an opera because it is a story and sung, but is taken from the bible

Antionio Vivaldi was music director of the Hospital of Mercy.

Who wrote 50 operas, 40 works for chorus and orchestra, 100 works for orchestra & 500 concertos