Arcangelo Corelli

Arcangelo Corelli (February 17, 1653 – January 8, 1713) was an Italian violinist and composer of Baroque music. Corelli was born at Fusignano, Romagna, in the current-day province of Ravenna. Little is known about his early life. His master on the violin was Giovanni Battista Bassani. Matteo Simonelli, the well-known singer of the pope’s chapel, taught him composition. His first major success was gained in Paris at the age of nineteen, and to thi... more

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  • Feb 17, 1653

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  • Jan 8, 1713 (age 59 years)

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  • A. Corelli,
  • Arcangelo Correli,
  • Corelli,
  • Archangelo Corelli
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