... works. However, he does not only use the conventional form but also combines the 'new' style and this makes his music more complex and experimental than previous Baroque composers. His Brandenburg concertos are one of the most representing examples of his extended use of instrumentation ... outside the convention. Bach's Brandenburg concertos are concerti grossi, but some of them do not seem to follow the model of the Baroque concerto grosso. It seems that Bach's instrumentation in these concerti grossi is not similar to what is usually found in Corelli's standardized ... alternat...

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... of the quantity. The significance of Bach's music is due to his intellect. He was able to understand and use every resource of musical language that was available in the baroque era. He could combine the patterns of French dances, the gracefulness of Italian melody and the intricacy of German counterpoint all in one composition. At the same time he could ... large scale ensembles. Mozart emphasizes the classical style of the 18th century. His goals in creating his music was for it to be succinct, clear, and well balanced while at the same time developing ideas to a point of emotionally ...

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