Question

11. Claudio Monteverdi (Tell about his life and some of the works he wrote-at least a paragraph of 5 lines or more.

Answer 1

Answer:

He was a famous Italian opera composer, who lived in the second half of 16th and first half of 17th Century. He was also known as the last representative of the Renaissance movement in music. We can also include him in Early Baroque, which means that his music belongs to transitional period. His most famous works include Il ritorno d' Ulisse in patria and L'incoronazione di Poppea."

Explanation:

Monteverdi is the last madrigalist. His first opera Orpheus is the oldest opera that is completely preserved. He continued the tradition of great Italian Renaissance artists and he also contributed to the development of Italian baroque music. His popularity is seen even today, as his works are eternal.