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Francesco Cavalli

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Renowned for his operas which combine dramatic narrative and expressive music, including 'La Calisto' and 'Giasone'. His style helped establish the norms of early Venetian opera.

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Alessandro Scarlatti

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Recognized for his operas and cantatas as well as his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan school of opera. Scarlatti's style bridges the late Baroque and early Classical periods.

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Renowned for The Four Seasons, a series of violin concertos, and his numerous other concertos for various instruments. Vivaldi's music is vivid and rhythmic, embodying the spirit of the Italian Baroque.

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Heinrich Schütz

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Known for his contributions to early Baroque music in Germany, his significant works include 'Musikalische Exequien' and 'Christmas Oratorio'. Schütz's music reflects the transition from Renaissance to Baroque and is deeply expressive.

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Henry Purcell

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Notable works include Dido and Aeneas, Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary, and his various 'fantasias' for viols. Purcell's music combines the English choral tradition with more modern Baroque elements.

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Arcangelo Corelli

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Famed for his 12 concerti grossi op. 6 and his chamber music including the sonatas for violin and continuo. Corelli's music is notable for its clear melodic lines and structured forms.

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Antonio Caldara

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Known for his operas, cantatas, and oratorios, Caldara's music is characterized by its lyrical quality and varied instrumentation.

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Philipp Heinrich Erlebach

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Remembered for his chamber music, including various sonatas and suites, as well as sacred cantatas. His style blends German contrapuntal traditions with French and Italian influences.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Notable works include the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and St Matthew Passion. His style is characterized by complex counterpoint and inventive variations.

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Claudio Monteverdi

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Best known for his operas L'Orfeo and L'incoronazione di Poppea, and his Vespers of 1610. Monteverdi's music marks the transition from the Renaissance style to the Baroque.

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Jean-Philippe Rameau

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Known for his pieces such as Les Indes galantes and 'Hippolyte et Aricie. Rameau was an important French composer and music theorist whose music is characterized by its rich harmony.

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Alessandro Stradella

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His compositions included both sacred and secular music, with notable works such as the serenatas and his operas. Stradella’s music is expressive with dramatic contrasts.

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Christoph Willibald Gluck

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Gluck’s contributions to opera helped lay the groundwork for the Classical style, with notable works like 'Orfeo ed Euridice' and 'Alceste'. His focus was on drama and the unity of music and text.

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Giuseppe Torelli

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Noted for his contributions to the development of the concerto and concerto grosso form, including trumpet concertos and his opus 8 concerti grossi.

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Jan Dismas Zelenka

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Known for his complex counterpoint and inventive harmony, Zelenka is appreciated for works like the 'Missa Votiva' and his trio sonatas for oboes and bassoon.

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Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre

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An accomplished composer and harpsichordist, she is known for her 'Pièces de clavecin', which range from dance suites to character pieces, and her dramatic 'Céphale et Procris'. Her style is characterized by its invention and charm.

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George Frideric Handel

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Famous for works like Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. His music is melodious and grand, often composed for public occasions.

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Domenico Scarlatti

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Best known for his 555 keyboard sonatas that showcase his virtuosic and innovative style, particularly adapted to the harpsichord.

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Dietrich Buxtehude

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Renowned for his organ music, which includes preludes, fugues, and chorale settings. Buxtehude's style is characterized by its contrapuntal complexity and expressive, often dramatic, content.

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Johann Pachelbel

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Famous for the Canon in D, he also composed various chorale preludes and chamber works. His style is rhythmically straightforward, often featuring rich harmonies.

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Georg Philipp Telemann

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Known for his prolific output, including Tafelmusik, the Paris Quartets, and numerous cantatas. Telemann's music is characterized by its cosmopolitan style, blending German, French, Italian, and Polish elements.

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Tomaso Albinoni

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Remembered for his oboe concertos and his Adagio in G minor, Albinoni's music is known for its melodic grace and clear structures.

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Jean-Baptiste Lully

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Best known for his French operas, including 'Armide' and 'Le Bourgeois gentilhomme', as well as his dance music for the court of Louis XIV. Lully's style is characterized by its elegance and courtly grandeur.

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François Couperin

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Best remembered for his keyboard music, including 'Pieces de clavecin' and chamber music like 'Concerts Royaux'. Couperin's style elegantly combines the French and Italian traditions.

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Giovanni Gabrieli

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Famous for his innovative use of spatial effects in works like 'In ecclesiis' and 'Sacrae symphoniae'. Gabrieli's music embodies the grandeur of the Venetian School.

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