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Baroque and Romantic.
it was first baroque, then classical, then romantic.
Baroque opera
Baroque, Romantic, Classical
In the regular "music textbook" usage of the terms, yes - Baroque preceded classical.
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No, opera is considered classical music.
The Age of Enlightenment overlapped with the Baroque period but is usually associated with the transition to the Classical period in music and the arts. The Classical period followed the Baroque period and emphasized clarity, balance, and order in contrast to the ornate and emotional style of the Baroque.
were Opera librettos were written only in Italian throughout the Baroque period.
Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi and Purcell.
Within this context -- any Verdi opera would be considered a classical opera.
Bampton Classical Opera was created in 1993.