The first of these "maggots" documented in the letter was a bizarre version of a carillon with a keyboard that controlled anvil-striking hammers. Handel wanted to use it to invoke the madness of Saul.

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The word "baroque" comes from the Portuguese "barroco" meaning "misshapen pearl," and is defined as a style or period of architecture, art and music that flourished in Europe from the 17th century to ...

The Old World similarities between New Orleans and Venice, Italy, have sparked a new chamber music ensemble in the Crescent City. The Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra made its debut at the New ...