Ornaments like these were commonplace in Baroque music - they decorate the music while providing structure and style. Religious singing was very popular in this period and many baroque composers ...

The 17th and 18th centuries rode roughshod over the programming at the 92Y the other night, when that brilliant British ...

The only known surviving full-length opera by French violinist and composer Jean-Marie Leclair is mythological love story, ...

The harpsichord generates sound by plucking strings when keys are depressed, in contrast to the piano which strikes them.

But outside architecture, the Baroque also influenced other cultural disciplines, including music. Baroque styles – including basso continuo – were adopted by Polish musicians, whilst adaptations were ...

The second episode begins with Naomi and Ludwig in an ornate church where they explore the music of the Baroque era, including the composers Bach, Vivaldi and Handel. Naomi: The style of music ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. On Sunday, Jan. 12, Baroque Music Montana (BaMM) held a Matinée performance in Red Lodge ...

LA SERENISSIMA – the most serene republic – is a nickname for the Italian city of Venice. It’s also the name of a performing group that specializes in playing baroque era music from that region.

Die-hard fans now honour their new heroines by emulating their baroque style – which was fully on display for their sold-out hometown show. The London Standard and artist James Mollison spoke to ...

This week sees the beginning of the Valletta Baroque Festival, a celebration of baroque music, both iconic compositions ... Cutajar juxtaposes the differing styles of Italian and German baroque ...