George Frederic Handel(1685-1759)

• German-English composer

•Operas, Oratorios, and Concertos

“The Messiah”

• Written in 28 days• Overture: Opening to a large work of music

• “Hallelujah” Chorus- Easter piece

• “Comfort Ye”- what Male voice is this?

http://youtu.be/bnK8V3BZNeM http://youtu.be/C3TUWU_yg4s http://youtu.be/RmknWYFr6Xk

Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)

•German composer

•Played piano, organ, harpsichord, violin and viola

Fugue in G minor•What instrument is this?

•Count the number of times the “Theme” is repeated

•What was another instrument Bach mainly wrote for?

http://youtu.be/PhRa3REdozw

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

• Name the instruments you hear

• What is the Tempo of this piece?

• What two instruments have the melody?

http://youtu.be/vMSwVf_69Hc

Antonio Vivaldi

(1678-1741)

•Italian Composer

•Concertos • Over 40 operas

The Four Seasons-Spring

• What is Vivaldi trying to express in this piece of music?

• What is the Tempo of this piece?

• Tone painting• How is Vivaldi using “tone painting?”

http://youtu.be/ZNBeW_2kGEA