These days it is more common than not to see a classical musician perform from memory.
George Handel Concerto Grosso Op 6
Handel’s compositional style was varied and diverse. His travels throughout Europe and collaborations with other composers such as Corelli gave him plenty of material from which to draw upon.
Arcangelo Corelli 1653- 1713 The Christmas Concerto op.6,8
The Christmas Concerto, concerto grosso op.6,8, represents the beginnings of the concerto form. Corelli’s concerto grossi are essentially an extension of his celebrated trio sonatas,
Hans Leo Hassler 1564-1612
Hans Leo Hassler was a German composer who is regarded as the finest that Germany produced in the late 16th century.
Baroque Keyboard Music
The history of instrumental music and keyboard music in the baroque period share a similar trajectory whilst retaining distinctive differences.
