Discover Music of the Baroque Era

Name: Discover Music of the Baroque Era
Brand: Naxos
Availability: InStock
Author: Clive Unger-Hamilton
ISBN: 9789629548506

Author: Clive Unger-Hamilton

Narrator: Sebastian Comberti

Unabridged: 4 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Naxos

Published: 04/27/2009

Categories: Nonfiction, Music, History & Criticism

Synopsis

Bach, Vivaldi and Handel are the three great composers of the Baroque era, though there are many other well-known figures, including Albinoni, Pachelbel and Scarlatti. This engaging introduction, interspersed liberally music, shows how the music of these composers graced the courts and churches of Europe from 1600–1750. It is a fascinating story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard

This is one of a five "Discover Music" series from Naxos Books. A website is given where one can listen to featured works. In addition to a historical background and discussion of composers, each has a timeline of that era including music, history, art, and literature. Also included are a listing of......more

Goodreads review by Aaron

1600–1750 Invention of Opera—death of Bach Vivaldi, Bach, Purcell, Handel Bach synthesized all music of Europe into a coherent whole.......more

Goodreads review by Crystal

I liked listening to the audiobook since the song selections were embedded in the reading. I listened to enough to determine I’m not a big fan of baroque music, but I’m glad I gave it a try.......more

Goodreads review by Evgeniy

Too short......more