Claudio Monteverdi (nov 7, 1567 – jul 6, 1643)
Description:
Most innovative and imaginative composer of his time- 9 madrigal books, many sacred pieces, and 3 operas
- comissioned to do what would be the first successful opera: "L'Orfeo" (1607)
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Date:
nov 7, 1567
jul 6, 1643
~ 75 years