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The Baroque Era 1600-1750 • Dramatically different, within historical context • Counter-reformation: – Art should speak to the illiterate rather than the well-informed • Central idea of Baroque Era • Direct, passionate, obvious art – Loses church aspect – Emergence of Instrumental music and secular vocal works

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The Baroque Era1600-1750

• Dramatically different, within historical context • Counter-reformation:

– Art should speak to the illiterate rather than the well-informed

• Central idea of Baroque Era

• Direct, passionate, obvious art – Loses church aspect– Emergence of Instrumental music and secular

vocal works

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Concerto Grosso

• Group of soloists w/ Orchestral Accompaniment• 1st Movement is in Ritornello Form:

A – OrchestraB – Virtuosic passage played by SoloistA’ – Shortened version of AB – Virtuosic passage played by Soloist(Repeat!)

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Antonio Vivaldi(1678 –1741)

• Known as Virtuoso violinist.• Extreme talent aided in

composition of SOLO Concerti– ONE soloist accompanied by orchestra– Solo part is very technically demanding

• Vivaldi composed 500+ Concerti.• The Four Seasons

– Collection of four violin concertos• Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

– One of the first truly programmatic works

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George Frideric Handel(1685 – 1759)

• Early success in Opera• When appointed to positions

in England, eventually had to turn to Oratorios– Chorus, Vocal Soloists, Orchestra– Narrative, often biblical, but not for worship– No costumes, staging, acting or scenery– Can last 2+ hours

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The Messiah• Each part told a story of Christ’s life

– Part 1: The Prophecy of the coming Christ, and His birth.

– Part 2: Christ’s suffering and crucifixion, and the spreading of His doctrine.

– Part 3: The redemption of the world through faith in Christ.

• English choral influence: more people, more powerful

• End of Part 2: Hallelujah Chorus– Standing a tradition because of King George I