Claudio Merulo

Venetian School, Composer

1533 – 1604

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Who was Claudio Merulo?

Claudio Merulo was an Italian composer, publisher and organist of the late Renaissance period, most famous for his innovative keyboard music and his ensemble music composed in the Venetian polychoral style. He was born in Correggio and died in Parma. He was born Claudio Merlotti and he Latinised his surname when he became famous in Venetian cultural clubs.

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Born
Apr 8, 1533
Correggio
Also known as
  • Merulo, Claudio
Nationality
  • Italy
Profession
Lived in
  • Emilia-Romagna
Died
May 4, 1604
Parma

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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