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…by Ottavio Rinuccini, is generally considered the first opera. The Baroque in Rome and Venice Development of earlier baroque opera occurred at Rome and Venice. The work that established Roman opera, Sant' Alessio, by Stefano Landi (c.1590-c.1639), appeared…

…in the baroque era. Thus, if he chose, he could combine the rhythmic patterns of French dances, the gracefulness of Italian melody, and the intricacy of German counterpoint all in one composition. At the same time he could write for voice and the various instruments…

…, and was eventually replaced during the Baroque period by various keyboard instruments which could more easily accommodate the new virtuoso solo and continuo style of that era. The Viol Viols were bowed instruments with frets. They were played downwards towards the lap…

…represented as a fairy godmother. Indeed, Perrault uses this literary framework to imprint in the story rules of the baroque period, as well as lessons on virtue. In traditional French baroque, he praises aristocratic good manners, unconditional forgiveness…

…into a business partnership with the man Daniel Mignot selected--the man half the town whispered was responsible for the old millionaire's death. Amidst the rich blood-red Burmese rubies, shimmering baroque pearls of a deathlike pallor, and a delicate gold ring whose…

…hope, perspiring profusely On the streets along the Baroque-styled buildings, a pub filled with smoke The polish poet is singing a solo The ironsmith is outside, troubled as he is unable to enter, his copper coins are too little Chorus: He really really…

…and have an opportunity to listen to the works of famous classical composers and representatives of three musical periods: Baroque, Classic and Early Romantic Periods. The first part of the concert was devoted to Vivaldi's work Concerto in F Major for Three…

…Georg Friedrich Handel was one of the most accomplished Baroque composers in his time. Born in Halle, Germany in 1685, he was the son of a wealthy barber who wanted his son to become a lawyer. However, he displayed such musical aptitude…

…Mr. Boyle used variations of this tragicomic trajectory to wonderful effect in an earlier story collection, ''Descent of Man,'' and two novels, ''Water Music'' and ''Budding Prospects,'' all widely (and justly) praised for their manic wit, lush, baroque…

…brought David to life, giving us how he thought David might have looked when fighting back against his monsterous foe. One of many favorite artists of the Baroque world, Bernini exemplifies that of power and beauty. This statue stands away from the other…