Baroque history
What is the origin of the word Baroque? Spell it correctly and state its translation or meaning
Barroco - pearl of irregular shape
What are Bach's birth and death dates
1685-1750
What are Vivaldi's birth and death dates
1678-1741
When were Handel's birth and death dates
1685 - 1759
Listening example 1
Name the piece and composer
Toccata and Fugue Bach
What are some characteristics and styles of the Baroque Era?
Drama tension and exuberance
Bach sent the Margrave copies of this work as a resume. State the original title and what it was later renamed.
The Brandenburg concertos - six concertos for several instruments
What was Vivaldi's first job?
A priest
Who encouraged Handel to perform and play music in secret and why?
His mother - he had a god-given talent
Listening example 2
Name the piece and composer
The Four Seasons - Winter - Vivaldi
What are the dates for the Baroque era?
1600-1750
This famous organ work by Bach is based on two genres. We are also unsure if he is the primary composer of this piece.
Toccata and Fugue
Vivaldi wrote this composition off of a poem based on Mary's lament over Jesus's death
Stabat Mater
What was Handel's first Opera
Almira
Listening example 3
Name the piece and composer
The Goldberg Variations - Bach
What is a patron?
Wealthy members of society who had Court musicians and commissioned for their work
How many years did it take for Bach to accumulate the Mass in B minor?
25-Year period
Vivaldi composed this composition based on a set of four sonnets that he wrote himself.
The Four Seasons
Handel wrote this piece for Easter but is now traditionally performed during Christmas.
The Messiah
Listening example 4
Name the piece and composer
L'estro Armonica No. 10 - Vivaldi
Where did the Baroque Era originate?
Rome, Italy
What genre is the Saint Matthew's passion? When is it typically performed? And what is its story?
Oratorio, good Friday, Jesus's crucifixion and suffering.
What genre is L'estro armonica and what does it translate to?
Concerto Grosso - harmonic spirit
Handel loses this function toward the end of his life.
His vision
Listening example 5
Name the piece and composer
Almira No. 28 - Handel