A History of Western Music

Hoofdstuk 18, 19, 22, 23.

Chapter 18 The early 18th century in Italy and France

The situation in Europe

Music in Italy (Vivaldi)

Music in France (Couperin, Rameau)

Kernbegrippen

  • conservatory
  • castrato
  • three-movement structure
  • ritornello form
  • fundamental bass
  • tonal functions
  • character piece

The contributions of Vivaldi, Couperin and Rameau.

Scores:

Vivaldi PDF

Couperin 25me ordre PDF