Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast Baroque Music in 60 Minutes
Apr 1, 2021
Explore the transformative era of Baroque music, where composers like Bach and Vivaldi revolutionized melody and harmony. Discover the emotional depth in late Baroque arias and the legacies of Handel and Bach, navigating societal challenges through their masterful compositions. Delve into the intricate beauty of Bach's keyboard works and the revival of Baroque music in the 18th century, driven by Mendelssohn's passion for reinterpreting these timeless masterpieces. This journey reveals why this period remains foundational in Western classical music.
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Baroque Era's Foundational Innovations
- Baroque music introduced familiar forms like cantata, concerto, sonata, oratorio, and opera.
- It established tonality with melody and bass harmony as foundational elements.
Florentine Camerata's Musical Shift
- The Florentine Camerata sought clear text understanding over dense Renaissance polyphony.
- Their push led to the recitative style, the foundation of Baroque and classical opera.
Baroque Clarity and Figured Bass
- Baroque music emphasized melodic top lines and bass foundations, reducing inner voices.
- This produced clearer tonal centers and the use of figured bass for harmony.