MUS 351 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Da Capo Aria, Trio Sonata, Concerto Grosso
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The establishment of late baroque styles & genres; the sonata: archangelo corelli. Italy and germany in the late 17th century. Unlike the centralized monarchies of france, england, and spain, italy and germany were each divided into numerous sovereign states. Musical life was not concentrated in one royal court or capital city, but was supported by many rules and cities, each competing for the best musicians. In german-speaking lands, composers drew deeply on both french and italian styles, blending elements from each with homegrown traditions. Opera continued to be the leading musical genre. The cantata was the most prominent form of vocal chamber music. The principal italian center remained venice, whose public opera houses were famous all over europe. Leading composers included giovanni legrenzi at gerrara and venice and alessandro. What attracted the public and assured the success of an opera production was not the drama but the star singers and the arias.
