Composers from the Baroque period

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) was considered the composer of the first opera in history: Orfeo, favola in música. It is a musical drama that conveys incredible feelings and emotions.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).

He started as a singer and organist in a church, where he composed toccatas and fugues, brilliant musical creations for the organ.

He then became a court musician; he composed all his orchestral music: concertos, orchestral suites, etc. Finally, he was a chapel master, where he composed his sacred music for each religious holiday, such as ThePassionaccording to St. Matthew.

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), was German but lived much of his life in England.

Hewasanexcellentmusicianintheservice of the English court, where he helped provide a serious tone to the events and ceremonies that the king presided over. His most popular work is The Messiah.

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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was a great Italian musician, composer, and teacher.

His concerts are famous for having one or several soloists accompanied by several instruments.

Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729) was an excellent French composer from her time. At just five years old, she played the harpsichord for King Louis XIV of France. He was so impressed that she was welcomed to join the court for several years.

Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710), was a Spanish musician who wrote about the guitar. It’s considered the best and most complete of its time. His works for the guitar were used as a model for the development of composition and interpretation.

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I'm sure he must have been surprised At where this road had taken him, Cause never in a million lives Would he have dreamed of Bethlehem.

And standing at the manger

He saw with his own eyes, The message from the angel Come to life, and Joseph said:

Why me? I'm just a simple man of trade. Why Him? With all the rulers in the world. Why here? Inside this stable filled with hay.

Why her? She's just an ordinary girl.

Now I'm not one to second guess What angels have to say, But this is such a strange way To save the world.