Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
(1600-1750)
Baroque Historical Highlights
Aria
Dido tells
When I am laid, am laid in earth, us how she
feels about
may my wrongs create committing
suicide
No trouble, no trouble in thy breast.
Remember me! But ah! Forget my fate.
Oratorio
Like opera - [Sung theatrical work with orchestral accompaniment for
vocal soloists and chorus] , but unstaged [without acting, scenery, or
costumes]
Mvt. 7 [Chorale]
Listen for
Hymn-like homophony
Complete and incomplete
cadences
Chamber Music
Harmony new emphasis on chords; orchestra mainly consists of strings and basso
continuo (bass melody instrument like cello or bassoon + chord generating
instrument harpsichord, organ, or lute)
Mood the same mood throughout movement; this heightened emotional state
called affect (vocal music is exception; vocal music has many changes of
mood, but closely follows text)
The Palace at Versailles
The Royal Chapel, Hall of Mirrors & Royal Coach
The Royal Chapel,
The Kings Bedroom, Marie Antoinettes Room, The
Opera House
Henry Purcell
George
Frideric
Handel
Antonio
Vivaldi
Johann
Sebastian
Bach