Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian violin virtuoso and composer of baroque music (c. 1600-1750). Best known for his violin concertos, notably The Four Seasons, Vivaldi made a significant contribution to the evolution of instrumental music, influencing Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) amongst many others, particularly in the concerto form.
It was 25 years ago: pianist Richard Goode's recording of Bach partitas nos. 2, 4, and 5 was released on Nonesuch. You can hear it here. His performance, says the San Francisco Chronicle, "is that rare blend in which a probing analytical intelligence is joined to a profound mastery of tone, color and phrasing."
Vous ne nous voyez pas souvent de dos – théâtre baroque oblige – mais lorsque notre photographe en résidence @olympe_wannabe se glisse discrètement derrière nous, elle révèle ce qui se cache! Ici, Marie-Françoise joue sur sa belle viole – que vous reconnaissez peut-être, puisque c’est la star de Tous les Matins du Monde! . . . #music #baroque #back #dos #costume #historicalcostume #viole #violadagamba #baroquemusic #musiquebaroque #lully #theatre #theatrebaroque #reveal #baroquetheatre #touslesmatinsdumonde (at Institut de France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkljeG0LAXR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a composer of baroque music who was born in Germany but became an English citizen. His most famous works include his Messiah, Water Music, baroque Italian operas, and English oratorios. A hugely successful composer in his own lifetime, his last years were blighted by blindness. He is buried in Westminster Abbey.
I’m looking forward to presenting my art during this series of 3 concert events, beginning next week. The locations are Dixon (11/2), Lake Forest (11/4) and Chicago (11/6). The series is part of @rendezvous.arts and I’ll be partnered with True Colors Baroque music ensemble. #donwidmerpaperarts #rendezvousarts #handmadepaper #pulppainting #musicconcert #artexhibit #baroquemusic #earlymusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJUfv9L9h-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=