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Alessandro Stradella
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Alessandro Scarlatti
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Nicola Porpora
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Nicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most f… read moreNicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most famous student was the castrato Farinelli. Porpora was born in Naples. He graduated from the music … read moreNicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most famous student was the castrato Farinelli. Porpora was born in Naples. He graduated from the music conservatory Poveri di Gesù Cristo of his native city, where… read more -
Jan Dismas Zelenka
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Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) was a Czech baroque composer, whose music was adventurous and noted for its great harmonic invention and mas… read moreJan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) was a Czech baroque composer, whose music was adventurous and noted for its great harmonic invention and mastery of counterpoint. Zelenka was born in 1679 in Louňovice pod Blaníkem, Czechia, and received hi… read moreJan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) was a Czech baroque composer, whose music was adventurous and noted for its great harmonic invention and mastery of counterpoint. Zelenka was born in 1679 in Louňovice pod Blaníkem, Czechia, and received his early musical training from his father who was a schoolmas… read more -
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
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Girolamo Frescobaldi
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Born in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known fo… read moreBorn in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known for expressive and extravagant improvising and composition. In 1608, he took the organist post of St… read moreBorn in 1583, Girolamo Frescobaldi would grow up to be one of the most famous representatives of the early Italian Baroque. He was known for expressive and extravagant improvising and composition. In 1608, he took the organist post of St. Peter's in Rome. Although he held this highly-regarde… read more -
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
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Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755) was a French baroque composer of instrumental music, cantatas, opera ballets, and vocal music. De… read moreJoseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755) was a French baroque composer of instrumental music, cantatas, opera ballets, and vocal music. De Boismortier was born on 23rd December 1689 in Thionville (in Lorraine). His family moved to the … read moreJoseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755) was a French baroque composer of instrumental music, cantatas, opera ballets, and vocal music. De Boismortier was born on 23rd December 1689 in Thionville (in Lorraine). His family moved to the town of Metz, where he received his musical education from J… read more -
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
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William Lawes
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Giacomo Carissimi
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