Complete History of Music, Part 3: The Early Baroque

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Welcome to the COMPLETE HISTORY OF MUSIC, PART 3!
This class is for anyone who has wondered about the origins of music, how it came to be, and where it came from.
In this course we will look at the world during the start of the Baroque period (approximately 1600 - 1750), through the lens of music. This period brings us the beginnings of the Orchestra and Opera, as well as some names you might be familiar with: Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel.

Topics Covered:

  • 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!

Course Outline

  • Introduction
    • Introduction
    • Listening Examples
    • List of Examples
    • Previously On “The Complete History of Music…”
  • The Dawn of the Baroque
    • What’s in a Name?
    • The Affections
    • The Baroque Musical Style
    • Harmony, Notation, and Ornamentation
    • Monteverdi, Possente Spirito
  • Opera!
    • A Lot of Work
    • The First Opera
    • Monteverdi and Opera
    • Enter The Diva
  • Sacred Music in the 17th Century
    • Music in the Catholic Church
    • Carissimi: Jephte
    • Music in the Lutheran Church
    • Jewish Music
  • Instrumental Music in the 17th Century
    • Instrumental Types and Styles of Music
    • The Toccata and Frescobaldi
    • The Sonata
    • The Dance Suite
  • French Baroque Music
    • Music of the Court and King
    • French Opera
    • Lully: Armide Overture
    • Other French Music of the 17th Century
  • England in the 17th Century
    • The English and the Opera
    • Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
    • Other English Music of the 17th Century
  • Spain and the Americas
    • The Zarzuela
    • Instrumental and Church Music in Spain
    • Araujo, Los coflades de la estleya
  • Italy in the 17th Century
    • Developments in Opera
    • Da Capo Aria
    • Scarlatti: Clori vezzosa e bella
    • Sonatas
    • Corelli: Sonata da chiesa, Op. 3, No. 2
    • The Concerto
  • Germany and Austria
    • The German Landscape in the 17th Century
    • Opera in Germany
    • Organ Music
  • Wrap Up
    • What Comes Next? The 18th Century!
    • Thanks for Watching!
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Course Information

Estimated Time: 3.5 Hours

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Course Instructor

Jay Allen Author

J. Anthony Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and a PhD in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds. His music has been heard internationally in film, radio, video games, and industrial sound, as well as the concert hall and theater. He currently is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of St. Thomas, and is the CEO and co-founder of Slam Academy in Minneapolis.

 

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Introduction

Introduction
Listening Examples
List of Examples
Previously On “The Complete History of Music…”

The Dawn of the Baroque

What’s in a Name?
The Affections
The Baroque Musical Style
Harmony, Notation, and Ornamentation
Monteverdi, Possente Spirito

Opera!

A Lot of Work
The First Opera
Monteverdi and Opera
Enter The Diva

Sacred Music in the 17th Century

Music in the Catholic Church
Carissimi: Jephte
Music in the Lutheran Church
Jewish Music

Instrumental Music in the 17th Century

Instrumental Types and Styles of Music
The Toccata and Frescobaldi
The Sonata
The Dance Suite

French Baroque Music

Music of the Court and King
French Opera
Lully: Armide Overture
Other French Music of the 17th Century

England in the 17th Century

The English and the Opera
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Other English Music of the 17th Century

Spain and the Americas

The Zarzuela
Instrumental and Church Music in Spain
Araujo, Los coflades de la estleya

Italy in the 17th Century

Developments in Opera
Da Capo Aria
Scarlatti: Clori vezzosa e bella
Sonatas
Corelli: Sonata da chiesa, Op. 3, No. 2
The Concerto

Germany and Austria

The German Landscape in the 17th Century
Opera in Germany
Organ Music

Wrap Up

What Comes Next? The 18th Century!
Thanks for Watching!

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