Tarquinio Merula | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 24 November 1595 Busseto, Italy |
| Died | 10 December 1665 (aged 70) Cremona, Italy |
| Genres | Baroque |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, organist, violinist |
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| Years active | 1616–1665 |
Tarquinio Merula (24 November 1595 – 10 December 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era. Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school. He was one of the most progressive Italian composers of the early 17th century, especially in applying newly developed techniques to sacred music.[1]
- ^ "Tarquinio Merula", in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Stanley Sadie (ed), 20 vols, London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 1980, ISBN 1-56159-174-2