The term baroque orchestra refers to the most common instrumentation of the larger instrumental ensembles of the Baroque Period. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all the joy of the baroque orchestra with Stretta Music today!
The instrumentation of the baroque orchestra differs greatly from that of the modern symphony orchestra. In addition to the usual string instruments, the baroque orchestra includes a group of viola da gambas, the woodwind uses a diverse group of baroque oboes and various types of flutes, and the brass section has a range of period trumpets and trombones. The baroque orchestra usually consists of an average of up to twenty players, but much larger ensembles have been documented, comprising of up to 100 instruments.
In contrast to the modern orchestra, the Baroque orchestra consists of two components, the figured bass or basso continuo which is played by the fundament, consisting of cello, double bass, bassoon, lute, harpsichord, and organ, and the melody which is played by the upper melodic parts, the violin, flute, and oboe, amongst others. Brass instruments, particularly trumpets, and timpani are mainly used on festive occasions.
The conductor usually directs from the harpsichord or organ, like J.S. Bach, or leads from another instrument such as the violin, like Vivaldi. In France, in the Baroque Period, it was already common direct the orchestra with a staff, as did Lully with quite disastrous consequences! This was the birth of the modern-day baton.
for 2 Horns, Strings and Basso continuo
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 753226
Edition Schott
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 727605
B minor
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 736349
B minor
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 753248
aus: "Concert de violons et hautbois Donné au souper du Roy Le Seise Janvier 1707"
for: Oboe, 3 violins, viola, basso continuo
Score, parts (pdf download)
Item no.: 5250
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 722398
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 754278
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Partitur = Basso Continuo
Item no.: 754119
"Oboe Concerto"
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 749168
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Flöte
Item no.: 727125
aus: "Hora decima musicorum Lipsiensium, oder Musicalische Arbeit zum Ab-blasen um 10. Uhr Vormittage in Leipzig ..."
for: 2 cornetts, 3 trombones [2 violins, 2 violas, violone]
Score, parts (pdf download)
Item no.: 4324
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 754148
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 737127
FWV N:B1
for: Treble recorder, oboe, violin, basso continuo
Score, parts (pdf download)
Item no.: 5244
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 754149
Oboe Concerto
for: 2 oboes, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 736256
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 754327
op. 8/2
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Score
Item no.: 727554
Eulenburg Miniature Scores
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 735836
Musica Rara
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1639655
Eulenburg Miniature Scores
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 736791
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Horn I
Item no.: 743715
Musica Rara
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1639687
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Violine II [Oboe II]
Item no.: 783738
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Violine ad lib.
Item no.: 783855
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Violine I [Oboe I]
Item no.: 783739
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Violoncello/Kontrabass/Fagott
Item no.: 756671
"La tempesta di mare"
for: Flute, oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Flöte
Item no.: 741444
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Viola [Violine III]
Item no.: 783737
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Horn II
Item no.: 734356
"La tempesta di mare"
for: Flute, oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Oboe
Item no.: 727078
"La tempesta di mare"
for: Flute, oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Fagott
Item no.: 734354
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Single part viola 2
Item no.: 783836
op. 8/2
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 784179
op. 8/2
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 784180
op. 8/2
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Single part Viola
Item no.: 784181
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola
Item no.: 756670
for: Flute [oboe], strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 783879
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 741455
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 783826
for: Flute [oboe], strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 783905
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 727103
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 783725
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 784485
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Harpsichord
Item no.: 727124
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 727102
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola 1
Item no.: 783857
for: Flute [oboe], strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola
Item no.: 783924
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