1. Johann Sebastian Bach (German: Johann Sebastian Bach, March 21, 1685 - July 28, 1750)

Composition in the Baroque period He is an organist, violinist, and harpsichord player. He is one of the three Baroque giants along with composers Vivaldi and Handel, and is as famous as Mozart and Beethoven in the history of music. Bach is considered one of the most outstanding and important composers in the history of music.

Representative works: "Brandenburg Concerto", "Matthew Passion", "Mass in B Minor", "Well-Tempered Clavier"

2. Georg Free Georg Friedrich H?ndel (German: Georg Friedrich H?ndel, February 23, 1685 - April 14, 1759)

Baroque music composer, whose works include operas, oratorios, and odes and organ concerto. Handel was born in the Holy Roman Empire, but later settled in England and became a naturalized citizen. His name was also changed to the Anglicized George Frederick Handel.

Representative works: "Water Music", "Royal Fireworks" and "Messiah"

3. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Italian: Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, 1678 March 4 - July 28, 1741)

Nicknamed Il Prete Rosso (the red-haired priest), he was an Italian priest and Baroque music composer born in Venice, and he was also a master Violin player. Vivaldi is considered one of the most famous Baroque music composers, famous throughout Europe during his time.

Representative works: "Four Seasons", "Gloria" and "Ode to the Virgin"

4. Arcangelo Corelli (Italian: Arcangelo Corelli, February 17, 1653 - January 8, 1713)

He was the most influential Italian violinist and composer during the Baroque period. He composed almost exclusively for string instruments. He occupies a very important position in the field of instrumental music. In the history of music, he is known as the "creator of modern violin techniques" and the "father of the concerto grosso".

Representative work: "Christmas Concerto", 12 sonatas for solo violin

5. Jean-Baptiste Lully (French: Jean-Baptiste Lully, November 1632 28th - March 22, 1687)

Original name was Giovanni Battista Lulli (Giovanni Battista Lulli), an Italian-born French Baroque composer. He spent most of his life composing music at the court of King Louis XIV of France, where he was the Surintendant de la Musique.

He controlled the French musical life at that time, created French opera, developed the motets and French overtures, and had a huge influence on European music at that time.

Representative works: Comedy ballet "The Enchantment", opera "Alchester" reference materials

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