Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi– 29 November 1643) was an Italian composer, gambist, singer, and Catholic priest...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth15 May 1567
CountryItaly
soul ends music-is
The end of all good music is to affect the soul.
musical firsts rhythm
Text first, rhythm second, melody third.
foundation modern composer
The modern composer builds upon the foundation of truth.
honor mind world
The goods of this world are most dear to me, but much dearer are peace of mind and my own honor.