Dive into the origins of the Baroque Concerto with a selection of 10 iconic pieces, showcasing the birth of this innovative genre in 17th-century Italy, where soloist and orchestra engage in a brilliant and expressive dialogue. 
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Discover the origins of the Baroque concerto, which emerged in Italy around the turn of the 17th century. This ten-track playlist explores the beginnings of this revolutionary genre, in which the soloist enters into dynamic and virtuosic interplay with the orchestra.
A product of the Baroque process of individuation, the Italian concerto offers the soloist unprecedented expressive freedom, particularly in the cadenzas reserved for improvisation. This musical innovation enabled composers such as Corelli, Vivaldi, Antoniotto, Valentini, Marcello (in an arrangement by J.S. Bach), Geminiani, Locatelli, and Costanzi to create iconic works that marked the beginning of a new musical era.
This first playlist dedicated to Italy forms the cornerstone of a three-part series dedicated to the Baroque concerto and its geographical development. A high-quality visual and aural immersion into the roots of this fascinating genre.
You’ll find the full playlist link here.
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