Generally speaking, the Baroque period is when the orchestra was born, opera kicked off in a big way and the concerto gave soloists the chance to properly show off. From the period's beginnings in the ...

The early-music movement has changed not only how musicians play—tuning, timbre, technique, style—but also what they play. A couple of generations ago, programs of Baroque music were dominated by such ...

Mexico had a vibrant musical scene during the Baroque era. Some composers were born in what was then known as “New Spain,” while others came from Europe and beyond to pursue their craft. You’ll hear ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Listen to spirited, sublime works by Bach, Handel, Purcell and others. In the past, we’ve asked some of our favorite artists to choose the five ...

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Dramatic and ornamental – but with a distinctly Sarmatian flair – the baroque became a prominent style in Polish culture ...

The Old World similarities between New Orleans and Venice, Italy, have sparked a new chamber music ensemble in the Crescent City. The Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra made its debut at the New ...