This music DVD examines how composers had to be aware of what was "in vogue" within music composition for public performances. The hour long video is split into eleven parts that show different composers, events music would be presented, along with a performance of a piece of music by each composer. Couperin, Scarlatti, Handel, Telemann, and Rameau are the composers featured. There are many compositions by these composers played throughout the course of the video. This is an interesting take on how composers orchestrated their work to be "in vogue" and memorable. The perfect watch for music classrooms, music history classes, and orchestral music classes. Classical music lovers, music instructors, classical musicians, and music history buffs will also be able to enjoy this examination of how music is determined somewhat on what's the most popular at the time. (60 minutes)