Thursdays – Baroque period & Introduction to the music of the Classical Period (around 1750 – 1825).

Thursdays – Baroque period & Introduction to the music of the Classical Period (around 1750 – 1825).

8/14 The Baroque period with a focus on the life and music of Georg Frideric Handel.  Unlike the other now-famous composers of the Baroque period, who would achieve some level of local success, Handel was the first composer to achieve international success during his lifetime, with works that combined the musical styles of Germany, England, France, and Italy.

8/28 Introduction to the music of the Classical Period (around 1750 – 1825).  As we approach the Age of Enlightenment and the rise of a non-aristocratic middle class, the music will change.  This is the period when the symphony is introduced.  During this session, we will compare the styles of the baroque with the new classical styles.