Claudio Monteverdi
Music
Italian
1567 – 1643
103 quotes
An Italian composer, gambist, and Roman Catholic priest, considered a crucial transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for his operas and madrigals.
Quotes by Claudio Monteverdi
To argue with detractors is to compose a duet of discord.
Witty comeback
1605
In twilight years, music illuminates the path.
Personal reflection
1642
The sacred cantata bridges earth and eternity.
Vespers excerpt
1610