Category: Baroque Composers

September's Composer: J.S. Bach

9/13/2017

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was one of the greatest composers ever!
He lived in Germany during the Baroque Era. Learn more by. . .

Reading an article in the September issue of Piano Explorer magazine.
Listening to a 6-minute podcast about Bach on Classics for Kids.
Watching videos on the Piano Explorer website.
Watching the videos below:

J.S. Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Today we remember Bach as an incredible composer, but during his lifetime, he was more famous as an amazing organist. This is his most famous composition for organ. (It's so famous, I'm sure you'll recognize it!)

J.S. Bach's Invention No. 13 in A minor BWV 784
The piano was invented during Bach's lifetime. Many of his keyboard pieces would have been originally performed on the harpsichord, a popular keyboard instrument of Bach's day. How would you describe the harpsichord sound?

J.S. Bach's Air on a G String
Which version of this beautiful, serene melody do you like better: accompanied violin or solo guitar?

J.S. Bach's Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971
Enjoy this energetic piano solo!

September's Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

8/31/2015

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was a composer from Italy who lived during the Baroque Period. Learn more by. . .

Reading an article in the September issue of Piano Explorer magazine.
Watching videos on the Piano Explorer website.
Listening to short Classics for Kids radio programs about Vivaldi.

Can you find the answers to these questions?

Where did Vivaldi live (city & country)?
What instrument did he play?
What was Vivaldi's job?
What color was his hair?
What is his most famous composition?
Name another composer who lived at the same time as Vivaldi.

September's Composer: J.S. Bach

September's Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

Learn!

Archives

Categories