Monthly Archives: April 2025

Last class we talked about the “Father of the Concerto”; today, we’ll discuss the “Father of the Sonata” — Domenico Scarlatti. Domenico Scarlatti: The Father of the Sonata Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) is hailed as the “Father of the Sonata” and is regarded as a pioneer…

Today, let’s talk about Antonio Vivaldi — known as the “Red Priest,” and the composer of the famous The Four Seasons, a piece you’ve very likely heard before. Vivaldi, the “Father of the Concerto” Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) was a renowned Italian musician from the Baroque…

Today we will continue our exploration of French music from the Baroque period, focusing on the successor of Lully — Jean-Philippe Rameau. Rameau: The Founding Father of Harmony Theory Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) was one of the most important French composers and music theorists of the…