Tarquinio Merula

Tarquinio Merula
Background information
Born(1595-11-24)24 November 1595
Busseto, Italy
Died10 December 1665(1665-12-10) (aged 70)
Cremona, Italy
GenresBaroque
Occupation(s)Composer, organist, violinist
Instruments
Years active1616–1665

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]

  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