Baroque Music in Focus Benham

'This book defines Baroque music simply and concisely and sets it in context, explaining how it began, developed and influenced later musicians. There are chapters on the major genres (the suite, sonata, concerto, opera oratorio and cantata), a survey of the lives and music of the two leading composers of the late Baroque (Bach and Handel), and information on instruments and performance practice. 

The book will be useful for anyone interested in music on any level. There are many suggestions for listening which would help students of GCSE and A-level music build the historical perspective necessary for success in many listening and understanding exams. Higher Education students will find the book a useful starting point for further study, as a reading list is included and the book contains material for consolidation and revision.'