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: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355561
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355157
for: 2 trumpets, strings, timpani
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355147
for: Oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355541
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1354955
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355548
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355159
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355349
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355562
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1354958
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355348
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355563
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355549
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355347
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Viola 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1354956
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355546
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355158
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355346
for: 2 trumpets, strings, timpani
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355145
for: Oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355539
for: Oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355540
für Violoncello, Streicher und Bc Violine 3/Viola
for: Baroque orchestra
Single part Violin 3
Item no.: 630433
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Viola 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1354957
for: Trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355156
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Horn I
Item no.: 743715
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
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Einzelstimme Violoncello/Kontrabass/Fagott
Item no.: 756671
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 741455
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Flöte
Item no.: 727125
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Solostimme Horn II
Item no.: 734356
op. 47/6
for: 2 horns, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 727103
"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
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 741454
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 734358
"Il Gardellino"
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola
Item no.: 727123
op. 8/2
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 781611
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Oboe 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 277344
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 579764
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 683453
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violone [Double bass]
Item no.: 683456
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 683455
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 683457
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 683454
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Oboe 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1653064
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