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John Walter Hill's highly anticipated text presents a broad survey of the music of Western Europe from 1580 to 1750. This essential addition to the Norton Introduction to Music History series provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of the Baroque, incorporating discussions of culture, religion, and political history with in-depth analysis of musical compositions. The narrative is complemented by a wide range of music in both the text and the accompanying Anthology of Baroque Music; the works included reflect the innovations and great stylistic diversity of music during this dynamic period.List of available recordings of the works included in the Anthology of Baroque Music (contains links to MP3 audio files).List of available recordings of the works included in the Web Supplement (contains links to MP3 audio files).