Baroque Music:

It’s Not Just for Dead People Anymore!

(This site is a sample of Ben Lansing's book, Bigwigs of Classical Music, which can be purchased on this site.  Click here to purchase your copy of Lansing's book and begin your own exploration of the incredible history of classical music!)

Welcome!

This web site is designed to bring the excitement of Baroque Music to you in a fun, accessible, and no-stress format.  What?  You think Baroque music is about as exciting as watching rust form on a cold, iron pipe?  Well, this site is designed to convince you otherwise.  I've been listening to Baroque music since I was a mere tot and I'm still finding new things to enjoy in this incredible music.  No wonder.  Baroque music is considered some of the finest music ever written.  Here, and only here, you will find an overview of the major trends of Baroque music, the top ten Baroque composers, and a list of Baroque music recommendations all combined with my - ahem - insightful comments and masterfully drawn cartoons.  So go ahead, powder your wig, ruffle your tuffles, and discover the fun!  And once you have finished savoring every delectable pixel of this website, please know that this site covers only a small portion of a large history of classical music, all of which is covered in my book, Bigwigs of Classical Music.  Order a copy today!    

So...  What exactly is Baroque music?

 Baroque music is a type of classical music composed between 1600 and 1750.  Baroque music was known in its day for being extremely daring, experimental, and often wildly emotional.  Most historians like to divide the Baroque era into two periods.  These two periods are:

 The Early Baroque   and   The High Baroque.

Click on one of the two links to get an in-depth look at the music, composers, and trends of these periods of Baroque Music.

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