* Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
* German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violinist, violist, and music theorist
* Considered one of the greatest composers of all time
* Composed over 1,000 works, including the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, and the Mass in B Minor
* George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
* German-born British composer, organist, and impresario
* Composed over 60 operas, including "Messiah" and "Julius Caesar"
* Also wrote concertos, sonatas, and anthems
* Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
* Italian composer, harpsichordist, and teacher
* Composed over 550 sonatas for harpsichord
* Also wrote operas, cantatas, and concertos
* Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
* Italian composer, violinist, and priest
* Composed over 700 works, including the "Four Seasons" violin concertos
* Also wrote operas, cantatas, and concertos for other instruments
* Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687)
* French composer, violinist, and dancer
* Composed over 20 operas, including "Alceste" and "Armide"
* Also wrote ballets, motets, and instrumental music
* Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
* English composer, organist, and singer
* Composed over 800 works, including operas, anthems, and instrumental music
* Considered one of the greatest English composers of all time
* François Couperin (1668-1733)
* French composer, harpsichordist, and organist
* Composed over 200 works for harpsichord, including the "Ordre" suites
* Also wrote operas, cantatas, and concertos
* Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
* Italian composer, violinist, and teacher
* Composed over 60 sonatas for violin and continuo
* Also wrote concertos, trio sonatas, and concerti grossi
* Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
* German composer, conductor, and music theorist
* Composed over 1,500 works, including operas, cantatas, concertos, and instrumental music
* Considered one of the most prolific composers of all time