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Claudio Monteverdi
1567–1643
Renaissancemusic theoristviol playerCatholic priestclassical composersingercomposeropera composerchoreographer
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1567
- Died
- 1643
- Era
- Renaissance
Tags
music theoristviol playerCatholic priestclassical composersingercomposeropera composerchoreographer
Biography
WikipediaClaudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi 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.
Works & Events
1567
Birth of Claudio Monteverdi
birth
Derived from Wikidata date of birth (P569).
1607
Premiere of L'Orfeo (Claudio Monteverdi)
premierePalazzo Ducale Mantua
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1607
Premiere of L'Orfeo (Claudio Monteverdi)
premiereMantua
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1608
Premiere of L'Arianna (Claudio Monteverdi)
premierePalazzo Ducale Mantua
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1608
Premiere of Il ballo delle ingrate (Claudio Monteverdi)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1624
Premiere of Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda (Claudio Monteverdi)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1639
Premiere of Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (Claudio Monteverdi)
premiereTeatro San Cassiano
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1643
Death of Claudio Monteverdi
death
Derived from Wikidata date of death (P570).
1643
Premiere of L'incoronazione di Poppea (Claudio Monteverdi)
premiereTeatro Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1939
Conservatorio Claudio Monteverdi is founded or opens
institution startConservatorio Claudio Monteverdi
Derived from conservatory opening/inception statements.
1999
Conservatorio Claudio Monteverdi is founded or opens
institution startConservatorio Claudio Monteverdi
Derived from conservatory opening/inception statements.
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Quick Facts
- Born
- 1567
- Died
- 1643
- Era
- Renaissance
Tags
music theoristviol playerCatholic priestclassical composersingercomposeropera composerchoreographer
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