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Three major musicians of the Baroque period

Bach and Handel are the two most important representatives of Baroque music at its peak.

1. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (March 21, 1685 - July 28, 1750), referred to as "Bach" , born in a musical family in Eisenach, Germany, is an outstanding organ, violin, and harpsichordist, one of the most important composers in the history of music, and is honored as the "Father of Modern Western Music."

2. Handel

George Friedrich Handel (February 23, 1685 - April 14, 1759), British German Composer, born in Halle, Germany. From 1663 to 1712, Handel studied organ, harpsichord, violin, oboe and composition from Zahau, the organist of Halle's Frauenkirche.

Baroque meaning

Baroque, derived from Portuguese (BARROCO), means "deformed pearl". European art from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century advocated magnificence and meticulous craftsmanship, which was different from the solemn, clear, balanced and harmonious style of the Renaissance. Now "Baroque" is no longer a derogatory term, but represents a style of music after the Renaissance.