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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, and vocal music such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since th… read more -
John Dowland
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Josquin des Prez
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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
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Georg Friedrich Händel
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Georg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a prolific composer and one of the most significant figures of th… read moreGeorg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a prolific composer and one of the most significant figures of the Baroque era. Händel's musical talent was evident from a young age, and despite his father… read moreGeorg Friedrich Händel, born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, was a prolific composer and one of the most significant figures of the Baroque era. Händel's musical talent was evident from a young age, and despite his father's initial opposition, he received early musical training… read more -
Dietrich Buxtehude
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
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Guillaume de Machaut
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Franz Joseph Haydn
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