Claudio Monteverdi

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Born 15 May 1567. Died 29 November 1643.

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Monteverdi: L'Orfeo

Robert Hollingworth explores the musical ideas of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo.

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Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi (15 May 1567 (baptized) – 29 November 1643) was an Italian composer, gambist, singer and Roman Catholic priest.

Monteverdi's work, often regarded as revolutionary, marked the transition from the Renaissance style of music to that of the Baroque period. He developed two individual styles of composition – the heritage of Renaissance polyphony and the new basso continuo technique of the Baroque. Monteverdi wrote one of the earliest operas, L'Orfeo, an innovative work that is still regularly performed. He was recognized as an innovative composer and enjoyed considerable fame in his lifetime.

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  1. Il Nerone, Ossia L’Incoronazione di Poppea (La Venexiana, Claudio Cavina) 2010

    Review of Il Nerone, Ossia L’Incoronazione di Poppea (La Venexiana, Claudio Cavina)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    A beautifully focused recording, regardless of who actually wrote it.

  2. Teatro d'Amore 2009

    Review of Teatro d'Amore

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    Very special, and very surprising

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