The origins of Western music taught through examples, conversation, and context.
Here is a list of some of the topics we will cover:
- Politics of the world during the Baroque
- The Affections
- Harmony, Notation, and Ornamentation
- Monteverdi
- Early Opera
- The Diva
- Music in the Catholic Church
- Carissimi
- Music in the Lutheran Church
- Schutz
- Jewish Music
- Instrumental Types of Music
- The Toccata
- Frescobalidi
- The Sonata
- The Dance Suite
- French Opera
- Lully
- English Opera
- Purcell
- Baroque Music in Spain
- The Zarzuela
- Da Capo Aria
- Scarlatti
- Sonatas
- Corelli
- The Concerto
- Organ Music
- And much, much more!
01
Introduction & Welcome
Welcome to Music History Part 3!
Introduction
Listening Examples
List of Examples
Previously On “The Complete History of Music…”
02
The Dawn of the Baroque
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Welcome to the early Baroque – the world is a very different place than it is today.
What’s in a Name?
The Affections
The Baroque Musical Style
Harmony, Notation, and Ornamentation
Monteverdi, Possente Spirito
03
Opera!
You can’t talk about this period without talking about opera. Let’s dive in.
A Lot of Work
The First Opera
Monteverdi and Opera
Enter The Diva
04
Sacred Music in the 17th Century
We are post-reformation, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have sacred music any more. There is still a lot happening in the churches.
Music in the Catholic Church
Carissimi: Jephte
Music in the Lutheran Church
Jewish Music
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Instrumental Music in the 17th Century
We start to see the rise of purely instrumental music in this period, with organ music, the continuo, and other devices.
Instrumental Types and Styles of Music
The Toccata and Frescobaldi
The Sonata
The Dance Suite
06
French Baroque Music
Let’s jump over to France and see what they are up to!
Music of the Court and King
French Opera
Lully: Armide Overture
Other French Music of the 17th Century
07
England in the 17th Century
Next up: England.
The English and the Opera
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Other English Music of the 17th Century
08
Spain and the Americas
Spain had a lot of real estate in the 17th Century, and their musical influence was far and wide.
The Zarzuela
Instrumental and Church Music in Spain
Araujo, Los coflades de la estleya
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Italy in the 17th Century
We already know that Italian Opera was the flavor of the century, but let’s look in a little more detail at Italy.
Developments in Opera
Da Capo Aria
Scarlatti: Clori vezzosa e bella
Sonatas
Corelli: Sonata da chiesa, Op. 3, No. 2
The Concerto
10
Germany and Austria
Last but certainly not least, let’s look at what was happening in Germany and Austria.
The German Landscape in the 17th Century
Opera in Germany
Organ Music
11
Wrap Up
That’s all for now! Be sure to check out the few extra things in this section!
What Comes Next? The 18th Century!
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Dr. J. Anthony Allen
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Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated online instructor, and university professor. In 2017 the Star Tribune featured him as a “Mover and a Shaker,” and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. He currently teaches at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN, Slam Academy, and Punkademic Courses.
