Album: Olympia's Lament by Claudio Monteverdi (1986)
Genre: Classical
Format: Album

Artist Background: Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi (15 May 1567 (baptized) - 29 November 1643) was an Italian composer, string player and choirmaster. 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 the Baroque periods of music history. Born in Cremona, where he undertook his first musical studies and compositions, Monteverdi developed his career first at the court of Mantua (c. 1590-1613) and ... Part of the Italian, Cremona music scene. Associated with Composer movement. Known for Classical style.

Music Scene: Part of the Italian, Cremona music scene. Associated with Composer movement. Known for Classical style.

Tags: Classical, 1980s, Album


Olympia's Lament

Claudio Monteverdi

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