The Greek legend of Orpheus is the topic of the first fully developed opera, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo. Painting: “Orpheus and Eurydice.” Attributed to Jacopo Vignali / Anon. cir. 1625–1630. (Image is in the public domain. Source:
Wikimedia Commons.)
Course Description
This course surveys seven Baroque and Classical genres: opera, oratorio, cantata, sonata, concerto, quartet, symphony, and includes work by composers Bach, Handel, Haydn, Monteverdi, Mozart, Purcell, Schütz and Vivaldi. Course work is based on live performances as well as listening and reading assignments.
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