BAROQUE ORATORIO

Baroque Oratorio

Baroque Oratorio

Along with changes in musical style, the introduction of new genres and improvement of instrumental music at the beginning of the Baroque period was a period that saw significant changes in the function of music in people's lives, especially in social activities. Despite the absence of a genuine democratization of music, I mean that she is still a comparative luxury, which enjoys privileged upper classes; polished, professional musical performances are no longer confined to the private court setting with invited guests.

But opera is not the only forum for the dramatic vocal music in the Baroque style. Italian speakers ...