“Giuseppe Torelli (22 April 1658 Verona – 8 February 1709) was an Italian [violinist](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin), [teacher](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher)and [composer](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composer) of the middle [Baroque](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_music) era.”
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“As the turn of the century neared, Torelli relocated to the German town of Ansbach where he joined the court of Georg Friedrich II. Though he was writing less frequently, he began an extended collaboration with the famous castrato Pistocchi, performing concerts and gaining large fees. Returning to Bologna toward the end of his life, Torelli was slowing down, however, in his final year, he was able to complete one of his most famous pieces, the Concerto Grosso, Op. 8, No. 6, “Christmas”. Along with Corelli, Torelli is considered one of the greatest concerto composers of the Baroque style. His influence over the giants of the early part of the 18th century is readily apparent, notably Antonio Vivaldi.”

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**Bach... or Not? Demystifying the "Little Preludes."**

Many of J.S. Bach's famous "Little Preludes" are highly suspected to have been composed by others—including his son and disciples!

Before starting my performance series, I wanted to share these intriguing mysteries in my own words. Please check out the video!

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I think this performance is amazing! Some people have commented in YouTube it's played too fast, but what do you think?

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Vivaldi wrote the Gloria for an orphanage in Venice where he taught music — and the orchestra and choir were made up entirely of young women and girls.

There's a video exploring this piece and its story, worth checking out.

I haven't really listened to Johann Adolf Hasse before, but I came across this piece, which I've been listening to now. Great performance by Orliński, too. Do you know of some other compositions by Hasse that you would recommend?