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![]() FamilyBorn: Cremona, Italy 15 May 1567Father: Baldassare Monteverdi a chemist - barber-surgeon Mother: Maddalena Zignani, a goldsmith's daughter (died 1576) Step-mother: Giovanna Gadio Siblings: two by Maddalena and three half-siblings by Giovanna Wife: Clausia de Cattaneis, singer Children: Francesco, Leonora, Massimiliano Died: Venice, 29 November 1643 Monteverdi quotes - “The end of all good music is to affect the soul” - “The modern composer builds upon the foundation of truth.” - "Music is spiritual. The music business is not." WorksStyle/period: Baroque - L'Orfeo - Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria - L'incoronazione di Poppea Ballets: - Il ballo delle ingrate - Tirsi e Clori - Volgendo il ciel Secular music - approx 220 works including. 9 books of madrigals - Lamento d′Arianna - canzonettas - Scherzi musicali, 2 books Sacred music - Vespers - 3 masses - 2 Magnificats - Madrigali spirituali - about 140 other works
Monteverdi 2010 calendarYou can buy a 2010 calendar featuring the above image at cafepressThere are plenty of other classical music calendars there also. 2011 calendars should be ready in October 2010.
Monteverdi on eBayYou will find lots of Monteverdi related items on eBay, some new, some used, some common, some rare. Always good for a browse - you never know what you may find!
Claudio's facebookClick on the facebook logo, become a fan, share your views and comments with all the world!If you find other good relevant social networking sites please let me know. Links - and where to go for more information Answers.com The Monteverdi Foundation Island of Freedon - bio The Full Monteverdi - Sky Arts Find -a Grave |
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