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Bohemian-Austrian composer and violinist; one of the most important composers for the violin, especially in the instrument's early years
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usually secular; in Italian; composed for 1 or 2 singers with basso continuo and possibly a small string ensemble
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made clear distinctions between the different types of sonatas; he was the master of the Trio Sonata
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Singer, organist, composer of instrumental and vocal music. He worked in the court of Charles II (reigned 1660-85) when stage plays were again allowed
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the father of composer Domenico Scarlatti; many of his students helped create the new classical style
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Mid-Baroque violin sonata
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wrote nearly 800 concertos of various types; considered the greatest master of the Baroque concerto
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keyboard virtuoso; served Portuguese and Spanish royal families; wrote over 500 sonatas for harpsichord, operas, cantatas, and keyboard exercises
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composed by Henry Purcell while working in the court of James II
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translated to The Four Seasons; cycle of four violin concertos; word painting in instrumental music; each concerto is accompanied by a poem that we believe he wrote