Baroque Period Composers Flashcards
German Baroque composer
George Friedrich Handel
He wrote concerto grossi, operas, and oratorios.
George Friedrich Handel
He is most famous for his oratorio, the Messiah.
George Friedrich Handel
He emigrated to England where his fame increased further.
George Friedrich Handel
He became the composer for the Chapel Royal.
George Friedrich Handel
Coronations and celebrations, such as “Zadok the Priest” and “Music for Royal Fireworks.
George Friedrich Handel
1685-1759
George Friedrich Handel
He is considered one of the masters of choral music.
George Friedrich Handel
He also wrote instrumental Music, His works included concertos, music for strings and winds, and harpsichord music.
George Friedrich Handel
The _______ is Handel’s most famous work.
Messiah
It was Composed in three weeks, between August and September 1741.
Messiah
a well-known librettist, prepared the text in July based on the King James Bible, and psalms from the Common Book of Prayer.
Charles Jennens
The oratorio tells about(Messiah)
The birth of Jesus Christ, Old Testament.
Sacrifice for mankind, New Testament.
Resurrection, from the book of Revelations
The score calls for a ________and a Baroque-style orchestra, which consisted of a few dozen players - wind and string players with minimal brass and percussion.
chorus
provided entertainment for King George I’s royal cruise
Water Music
written to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession
Music for Royal Fireworks
a coronation anthem for George II
Zadok the Priest
German Baroque composer.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Works are considered by many to be the finest from the period.
Johann Sebastian Bach
He wrote both sacred and secular music for choir, orchestra, and keyboard.
Johann Sebastian Bach
He is known for his use of counterpoint.
Johann Sebastian Bach
He is proficient use of melody, harmony, texture, and timbre.
Johann Sebastian Bach
He started as a church keyboardist for the New Church in Arnstad.
Johann Sebastian Bach
In ____, He became employed as court musician Duke Wilhelm Ernst in Muhlhausen.
1707
