Programme 66: about Music- The Art of Listening: Handel, Vivaldi, and the Suite

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Today’s programme is part 2 of 3 in which we look at the structure called the Suite, which was an instrumental staple of the Baroque period, and a forerunner of the Classical symphony. The Suite is based on stylized dances of the period (or earlier), and consequently are quite easy listening.
In part 1 we looked at those by Bach; now in part 2 those by Handel and also a concerto by Vivaldi which fits the model although he named it differently; and the climax comes in part 3 when we dig into the Art of Listening: How can I tell if that piece was written by Bach, or by Handel (these being the best known of the Baroque composers)?
So, lend me your ears and let’s investigate!
21 Aug 2024 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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