Claudio Monteverdi

Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi (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.

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

May 15, 1567

Deathday:

29 thg 11, 1643

Place of birth:

Cremona, Lombardy, Italy