When was Claudio Monteverdi baptized and where?
Claudio Monteverdi was baptized in the church of SS Nazaro e Celso on the 15th of May 1567. He grew up in Cremona, a city close to the border of the Republic of Venice.
Questions about Claudio Monteverdi
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who taught Claudio Monteverdi counterpoint and composition?
Marc'Antonio Ingegneri served as maestro di cappella at Cremona Cathedral from 1581 until 1592 and provided Monteverdi with a solid grounding in counterpoint and composition. Musicologist Tim Carter deduces that Ingegneri gave him this training during his formative years.
What year did Claudio Monteverdi become maestro di cappella at San Marco Basilica?
Monteverdi was appointed maestro di cappella at San Marco Basilica in August 1613 following Giulio Cesare Martinengo's death in 1613. His principal responsibility involved recruiting, training, and managing about thirty singers and six instrumentalists.
Which opera by Claudio Monteverdi premiered in 1607 and who performed the title role?
Duke Vincenzo's heir Francesco commissioned L'Orfeo for Carnival season 1607 featuring Rasi in the title role. The work received two performances in February and March 1607 and opens with a brief trumpet toccata followed by prologue introducing La musica.
When did Claudio Monteverdi die and what happened to his reputation after his lifetime?
Claudio Monteverdi died around 1643 as indicated by the completion of L'incoronazione di Poppea in that year. After 1650s his name disappeared from contemporary accounts until wider interest began in 1881 when Robert Eitner published a shortened Orfeo score.