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The Baroque Era 1600-1750

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

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The Baroque Era 1600-1750

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  1. 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

  2. Concerto Grosso • Group of soloists w/ Orchestral Accompaniment • 1st Movement is in Ritornello Form: • A – Orchestra • B – Virtuosic passage played by Soloist • A’ – Shortened version of A • B – Virtuosic passage played by Soloist • (Repeat!)

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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