Four Seasons (Spring): Vivaldi

Royal Fireworks Music: Handel

Composed to accompany a fireworks display celebrating the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, ending the War of the Austrian Succession. This grand outdoor suite...

Brandenburg Concerto No. 1: Bach

The first of Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos, a festive work featuring an unusual combination of horns, oboes, strings, and bassoon in joyful...

Keyboard Sonatas (K 141, 427 and 455): Scarlatti

Three harpsichord sonatas featuring rapid repeated notes and hand-crossing, showcasing the brilliant keyboard virtuosity of the Baroque era.

Messiah: Alleluia Chorus: Handel

The most famous choral work in history, traditionally performed standing — a jubilant celebration with soaring voices and trumpets.

Welcome to all the Pleasures: Purcell

The instrumental opening to an ode for St. Cecilia's Day, featuring joyful vocal solos and choruses celebrating the pleasures of music.

Joy’s of Man’s Desiring: Bach

A much-loved chorale prelude from a Bach cantata, the flowing triplet melody sounds like one long thread being unspooled.

Passacaglia: Handel

A stately and royal-sounding set of variations based on a repeating bass line, This violin and cello duet demonstrates the Baroque era's...

Coronation of Poppea – Aria: Monteverdi

An aria from one of the earliest operas, telling the story of the Roman emperor Nero and his scheming girlfriend who wants...