Arcangelo Corelli

Musician

Forbaroque and classical music listeners, students of early music, film soundtrack fans
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The Profile

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) was an Italian Baroque composer and violinist, influential in the development of the concerto grosso and in violin technique; author of important sonata and concerto collections (Op.1–Op.6).

Born 17 February 1653 in Fusignano; died 8 January 1713 in Rome. Buried in the Pantheon, Rome. Known for the Violin Sonatas (including Op.5) and the 12 Concerti Grossi, Op.6.

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) is presented as a seminal Baroque composer and violinist. Reviews praise his role in perfecting the concerto grosso and note frequent use of his music in film soundtracks. The available review is admiring and informative.

Notable Quotes

❝ “A true leap into the future that has lasted for almost four centuries, this is what Arcangelo Corelli has given us, genius of the violin and absolute perfecter of the “concerto grosso” genre, he was able to influence the greatest composers after him.”