The baroque ensemble genre encapsulates a musical aesthetic rooted in the grandeur and ornamentation of the 17th and early 18th centuries, characterized by a rich tapestry of harmonic complexity and contrapuntal textures. These ensembles often employ period-correct instruments such as the harpsichord, lute, and viola da gamba, aiming to recreate the authentic soundscapes that composers like Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi envisioned. With a focus on dynamic expressiveness and meticulous attention to historical performance practices, groups like the Venice Baroque Orchestra and Academy of Ancient Music breathe life into centuries-old scores through a blend of scholarly expertise and passionate musicianship, offering listeners a transcendent journey through the grandiosity and emotive depths of the Baroque era.

Vivaldi, Bach, Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Boccherini & Mozart

Fabio Biondi•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Domenico Scarlatti•

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Luigi Boccherini•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 78 Tracks - Released December 22, 2024