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Dates of Important Composers Flashcards

to memorize the dates of important composers in music history

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1685-1759

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George Frideric Handel

  • died at 74
  • Baroque composer
  • although he was very rich because of the the support or patrons, he composed music for the public that made him very popular
  • blended national styles (Italian, German, French and English)
  • he was the first composer who’s music has never ceased to be performed
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1632-1687

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Jean-Baptiste Lully

  • died at 55
  • Baroque composer
  • born in Italy, but lived his adult life in France
  • was hired by King Louis XIV
  • composed ballets but is best known for the operas that he composed in the later part of his life (Armide)
  • didn’t invent the French overture, but made it very popular
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1685-1750

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Johann Sebastian Bach

- Baroque composer and virtuoso organist, harpsichordist, keyboardist

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1555-1612

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Giovanni Gabrieli

  • composed instrumental and sacred vocal works
  • known for his polychoral motets
  • served at St. Mark’s Basilica
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1678-1741

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Antonio Vivaldi

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