Baroque

Explore the Baroque Period of Keyboard Music

Discover the fascinating world of Baroque keyboard music, from the mid-17th century to the 1780s:

Above, a harpsichord built by Andreas Ruckers in Antwerp in 1643
  • Iconic Composers:
    Learn about influential keyboard composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, and François Couperin.
  • Ornamentation:
    Dive into the essential role of ornamentation — including trills, appoggiaturas, and turns — and how they shaped the performance style of the time.
  • Performance Practices:
    Explore how Baroque performance techniques continue to influence modern interpretations.
  • Instruments:
    Understand the role of instruments like the harpsichord and clavichord, which defined the sound of the Baroque keyboard repertoire.