| One thing never to forget is that the baroque style was brand new once upon a time. A key feature of this "newness" was one of perpetual motion and the use of motor rhythms, so rubato is out in regards to the "tactus" or pulse. In between the pulse notes, there is plenty of room for freedom, mainly in articulation. The common practice of spending hours getting our "tahs" and "kahs" to be identical comes from the modern orchestra, so you might want to experiment with articulations like "tah dah tah dah," or "ti ri ti ri" for the faster runs. Cadences are usually approached in a feminine manner, tapering the volume off, rather than slamming into them. Despite the refined style, there are still plenty of opportunities to get the violists in the row in front of you to jump.
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