Italian Baroque

Italian Baroque music, thriving from the late 16th century through the middle of the 18th century, is distinguished by its ornate, expressive style that reflects the grandeur and drama of the Baroque era. It is characterized by its emotional depth, intricate counterpoint, and the innovative use of instruments and vocal techniques. Composers like Claudio Monteverdi transitioned music from the Renaissance to the Baroque period with their advancements in harmony and structure. Artists such as Domenico Scarlatti pushed the boundaries of keyboard composition, whereas Tomaso Albinoni and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi were instrumental in developing the Baroque concerto and opera. The genre is also noted for its exploration of contrasts—between soloists and ensembles, different tempos, and dynamics—creating a rich tapestry of sound that remains influential in classical music today.

Bach: Magnificat - Vivaldi: Gloria - Handel: Water Music - Mozart: Toy Symphony & Laudate Dominum - Boccherini: Minuet - Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee & Other Classical Hits

Sir Neville Marriner•

Alexander Borodin•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Edvard Grieg•

Franz Lehár•

Franz Schubert•

Franz von Suppé•

Frederick Delius•

Georg Philipp Telemann•

George Frideric Handel•

Georges Bizet•

Gioachino Rossini•

Giuseppe Tartini•

Gustav Holst•

Hector Berlioz•

Henry Purcell•

Igor Stravinsky•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Joseph Haydn•

Jules Massenet•

Leopold Mozart•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Luigi Boccherini•

Manuel de Falla•

Marc-Antoine Charpentier•

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov•

Ottorino Respighi•

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 56 Tracks - Released August 5, 2025