Born in Fusignano, Feb 17, 1653
Died in Rome, Jan 8, 1713
- Corelli was an Italian violinist and composer whose published works exerted great influence on the development of Baroque instrumental genres in Italy and throughout Europe; for example, the development of the concerto grosso.
- Corelli is the first classical composer who gained his fame exclusively from his instrumental compositions, rather than from composing vocal music, or being a famous performer.2
Sources
- Michael Talbot, “Corelli, Arcangelo,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed August 22, 2019, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000006478.
- Michael Talbot, “Corelli, Arcangelo,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed August 22, 2019, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000006478.