Best 100 italian baroque releases

Italian Baroque music is a style of Western classical music that flourished in Italy during the Baroque era, which lasted from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century. This period saw the development of new musical forms such as the opera, oratorio, and concerto, as well as the emergence of new instrumental techniques and musical styles. Italian Baroque music is characterized by its richly ornamented melodies, complex polyphonic textures, and virtuosic instrumental and vocal writing. Some of the most famous Italian Baroque composers include Antonio Vivaldi, Arcangelo Corelli, Claudio Monteverdi, and Alessandro Scarlatti.