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Prominent in Renaissance style and composed "modern" music for this period. Composed madrigals and was viewed as a transitional figure from the Renaissance period to Baroque.
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First woman to compose operas.
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First opera created and performed in Italy. -
Invented by Jacopo Peri and Giulio Caccini in Florence, Italy.
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First extant opera by Peri and Caccini.
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Female composer of arrietas and arias, studied at the Accademia degli Unisoni.
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Monteverdi's final opera, historically themed. -
Composer and violinist, known for his significant compositions for violin. Styles categorized as sacred, violin sonatas, and ensemble music.
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Translates to "The Distracted One" by Barbara Strozzi. -
Dramatic religious genre created by Handel. This genre was composed of unstaged solos, duets, and choruses.
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Italian composer and violinist largely known for his influence in violin compositions, establishing the musical idea, "concerto grosso".
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Singer and composer of vocal music.
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Domenico's father and educator influencing composers creating new classical music.
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Known as, "The wonder of our century".
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French composer writing in the new Rococo Style. Lots of ornamentation present in his French music.
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Popular composer and music director at the Pieta, among other things. Greatest composer of the Baroque concerto.
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Prolific German composer in orchestral suites, establishing the French-style.
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Composer at the French court.
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French composer and theorist who established the "Treatise on Harmony" (1722), beginning ideas of music theory.
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Keyboard virtuoso with progressive style moving toward modern music in this period.
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German composer writing Italian music, Italian operas and cantatas.
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Famous organist and greatest master of the fugue, unfortunately his works weren't published until after his death. Composed in all genres except opera.
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Gifted flute player, composed sonatas and symphonies. Ruled in 1740 and dedicated his life to support music and the arts.
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Bach's eldest son and primary composer of the Empfindsamkeit style, characterized by it's "natural" nature.
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Composed of 22 movements by Handel. -
4 violin concertos accompanied by poems written and composed by Vivaldi.
"La primavera", "L'estate", "L'autunno", and "L'inverno". -
Composition by Handel, sung in English by Italian singers.
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English Oratorio composed by Handel.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Messiah-oratorio-by-Handel