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 two Flutes (Oboes), Strings and Basso continuo
for: 2 flutes [oboes], strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 281809
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 101659
for: Orchestra, harpsichord
Score
Item no.: 292369
for: Orchestra, harpsichord
Score, Set of parts
Item no.: 305156
for: Baroque orchestra
Score
Item no.: 1015324
for: Baroque orchestra
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 196646
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Score, Set of parts
Item no.: 632917
for: 2 violins, viola, cello/double bass, harpsichord
Score
Item no.: 236396
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part
Item no.: 179797
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 154348
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 611668
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 369306
Breitkopf Urtext
for: Oboe, violin, strings, basso continuo
Harpsichord (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1655029
for: Treble recorder, flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Flute
Item no.: 278932
"Triple Concerto"
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Harpsichord, flute, violin, strings, basso continuo
Single part (Flute solo)
Item no.: 817355
for: Harpsichord, flute, violin, strings, basso continuo
Single part Harpsichord
Item no.: 162760
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 611670
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola
Item no.: 611669
für Flöte, Streicher und Basso continuo (Set) (Set)
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Stimmen-Set
Item no.: 472420
for: Oboe, violin, strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 328311
zum Drama pastorale 'La vendetta d'amore'
Sonate e sinfonie con tromba sola Band 14
for: Trumpet, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo
Score, Parts
Item no.: 778655
for: 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, basso continuo
Single part Violin 1, 2
Item no.: 173776
for: Baroque orchestra
Score
Item no.: 103525
for: Baroque orchestra
Score
Item no.: 103426
for: Treble recorder, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 170257
for: Treble recorder [flute], strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 648719
for: Baroque orchestra
Single part(n)
Item no.: 623897
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355547
for: Oboe, bassoon, strings, basso continuo
Single part oboe solo
Item no.: 1355538
for: Trumpet, chamber orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 1355259
for: 2 trumpets, strings, timpani
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355148
and Concerto No. 5 »Early Version« D major BWV 1050a
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Flute, violin, string orchestra, basso continuo
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 459283
for: Baroque orchestra
Single part Violone [Double bass]
Item no.: 583398
for: Baroque orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 484049
for: Baroque orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 484045
(Urtext)
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Cello [Basso continuo] (orchestral part)
Item no.: 329329
(Urtext)
for: 2 oboes, strings, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 329328
for: Violin, recorder, oboe, trumpet, strings, basso continuo
Single part (Violin solo)
Item no.: 210588
for: Oboe, violin, strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 188147
for three Oboes, Bassoon, Strings and Basso continuo
for: Baroque orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 373000
"Water Music"
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Baroque orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 300241
for: 2 treble recorders, violin, strings, basso continuo
Treble recorder 1, 2 (single part)
Item no.: 209148
for: 2 flutes (solo), violin (solo), cello (solo), strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 649045
for: 2 flutes (solo), violin (solo), cello (solo), strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 644920
for: 2 flutes (solo), violin (solo), cello (solo), strings, basso continuo
Single part (Violin solo)
Item no.: 465772
for: 2 oboes, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 1016993
for: Baroque orchestra
Single part Cello
Item no.: 656636
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 382450