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Claudio Monteverdi
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Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi [n 1] (baptized 15 May 1567 – 29 November 1643) was an Italian composer, choirmaster and string player. A composer of both secular and sacred music, and a pioneer in the development of opera, he is considered a crucial transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods of music history.
Quotes about Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi, a composer who bridged the Renaissance period and the Baroque, can be justly considered one of the most powerful figures in the history of music.
Gramophone (magazine) Gramophone (April 28, 2022)
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Category:Composers from Italy
Category:1567 births
Category:1643 deaths