Listen to full audiobooks for free on :#adhttps://amzn.to/499CVn8Title: Discover: Music of the Baroque EraAuthor: Clive Unger-HamiltonNarrator: Sebastian CombertiFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4 hrs and 35 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 08-10-11Publisher: Naxos AudiobooksGenres: Arts & Entertainment, MusicSummary:Grandiose and glamorous, Baroque music stands alone, written to glorify the finest courts of Europe, in Italy, France, Germany, England, Austria, and even far-flung Spain. Its greatest composers, such as Vivaldi, Handel and Bach, head a fascinating cast of musical magicians, including Albinoni, Pachelbel, and Scarlatti. Their lives are as intriguing as their music: we find virtuoso performers who earned their bread and butter in the cathedrals of Europe while keeping company with kings and queens, and setting opera houses ablaze across the continent with their fabulous new music. Discover Music of the Baroque Era is rich in musical detail of the time, set against some of the greatest events in history.This engaging introduction, interspersed liberally with music, shows how the works of these composers graced the courts and churches of Europe from 1600 to 1750. It is a fascinating story.Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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