This work, a companion to the author’s A Conductor’s Guide to the Choral-Orchestral Works of J. S. Bach, covers the music of the Baroque era from Monteverdi through many of Bach’s contemporaries. The arrangement is alphabetic by composer, subarranged by date of composition. The basic information on the compositions is also the same, listing title; date of composition; duration; source of text; detailed list of performing forces required; date, place, and principal performers of the premiere; editions currently available; location of the autograph score; historical notes; an extensive analysis of performance issues; a discography; and a selective bibliography of reviews and criticism. Performance difficulty is rated separately for choir and orchestra. Short composer biographies (including brief bibliographies) are provided. This is a useful guide for choral conductors and advanced music students.

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Addressing works from Monteverdi through Bach's contemporaries, this reference volume aids conductors in selecting repertoire appropriate to their needs and to the abilities of their ensembles. For each work, the author provides text sources, duration, performing forces, available editions, locations of manuscripts, notes, performance issues, an evaluation of solo roles and difficulty, and a selected discography and bibliography.

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