George Frideric Handel
b Halle, 1685; d London, 1759
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A German compose, trained in Italy and who settled in England, Handel
became England's most famous musician of the baroque era. His most famous
masterpiece 'The Messiah' is still frequently performed today. Handel was responsible
for bring the Italian style of opera to England, and risked his reputation and livelyhood
to do so! |
Armida Abbandonata
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Domenico Scarlatti
b Naples, 1685; d Madrid, 1757 |
Italian composer, harpsichordist and organist. Renowned in his day as a
virtuoso keyboard player, he famously competed with Handel in a harpsichord
competition in Rome. |
Harpsichord Sonatas |
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Antonio Vivaldi
b Venice, 1678; d Vienna, 1741 |
The most original and influential Italian composer and virtuoso
violinist of his generation. He taught violin to the talented young
girls at the infamous Pieta orphanage in Venice, whose concerts
became a tourist magnet for the whole of Europe |
Cello Sonata |
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Antonio Vivaldi
b Venice, 1678; d Vienna, 1741 |
The most original and influential Italian composer and virtuoso
violinist of his generation. He taught violin to the talented young
girls at the infamous Pieta orphanage in Venice, whose concerts
became a tourist magnet for the whole of Europe |
Cantata: Amor, Hai vino' Love, you have won |
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