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Diverse voices, speaking as one

What makes the Baroque, well, Baroque? For 200 years, between the early 1600s and the turn of the 19th century, all the great powers of Europe were more or less equal -- from armies and politics to religion and the arts. This was true in music as well, where each great nation found its own voice: distinct from the others, yet powerful enough to transcend the frontiers that drove their rulers to war. Baroque Masterpieces includes such beloved favorites as Pachelbel's "Canon in D", Albinoni's "Adagio" and Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", along with well-known pieces by Handel, Moret, Purcell, Clarke and more.

Essential Classics is the perfect starting point for any classical collection. Truly the finest recordings of the world's most beautiful music, Essential Classics offers all music fans the opportunity to enjoy classical music at an affordable price.

Essential Classics showcases premier performances. Each release features sterling sound quality, comprehensive liner notes, and a detailed description of the performance on the back of the CD, providing an easy-to-grasp explanation of the significance of those particular works.