If you've ever had an interest in baroque orchestra, then we have something in common. It's a beautiful form of music, that can be both soothing and invigorating at the same time. I love listening to the sound of string instruments. I still remember a number of years ago when I first heard the Boston Pops Orchestra in rehearsal. It brought tears to my eyes. The violin section was simply incredible. I've been a fan ever since.
What Is Baroque?
It may sound incorrect to say so, but Baroque was actually a bit of a renaissance in the world of music. That statement however should not be confused with the actual Renaissance period of music, which actually predated the Baroque period. But, it would be fair to say that the changes, and adaptations to conventional music at the time forever changed the kind of music that we listen to today. Innovations were aplenty, with functional tonality being just one such example. Composers such as Couperin and Henri Dumont were among the many who pioneered changes in the area of instrumentation, notation, range and technique. As a matter of fact opera would not be what it is today, with the influence of Baroque music.
History Of Baroque
The history of Baroque music is a little odd in that we’ve taken a long time to actually put a label to this style of music. While the importance and usefulness of having categorical names for music of any time is widely disputed, I for one think it’s a good idea. It’s eminently useful to be able to talk about Baroque music using it’s name. The trick I find is not to be too rigid in ones classifications of what is or isn’t Baroque music. This style of music originated in Europe and enjoyed it’s heyday of composers for over 150 years. It wasn’t until after the late nineteen sixties, that Baroque became a widely accepted genre. One that is well deserved I think, since it’s style is remarkably distinct from much of the Renaissance and Classical music available today.
From Baroque To Classical
It’s kind of funny how musical styles and tastes change over the years. I guess what’s funny about it, is how musicians and composers that died hundreds of years before me could be considered new and fresh. At least during a certain period they were. But, in the early days of Classical music, many of the Baroque composers and performers were considered old school. Whereas, the new composers that were writing in the early Classical style were often considered ground breaking and revolutionary in terms of music. Just like in todays music, those musicians like Carl Phillip Manuel Bach who were able to bridge the two genres were immensely popular. It does take a special kind of composer to draw form the older forms of music and make them seem fresh again.
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