The Baroque period refers to an era that started around 1600 and ended around 1750.
MONTEVERDIcomposed at the beginning of the period.
Listen to this magnificient piece called Savall,from the opera "L'Orfeo"
Bach , Haendel and Vivaldi composed towards the end of the period.
BACH 1685-1750
Enjoy the 1st movement from the "Bradenburg Concerto No.3 in G major "
HAENDEL
Have the chance to listen this stunning music from the "Music for the Royal Fireworks"HWV351 !
VIVALDI 1678-1741.
His music is often bright and cheerful.
Some great pieces:
"The Four Seasons"( a series of four violin concertos)
A piece of the "Winter" concert.
A piece of the "Spring" concert.1st movement.
"Summer" concert, 3rd movement.
For further information
.I recommend you to visit these sites:
Time Travel Through Music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Baroque Orchestra Quiz v=http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/quiz/q95234128.
