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Claudio Monteverdi was also know as one of the most important composers of the early baroque period. Monteverdi was born on May 15th, 1567 in Cremoa, Italy. Throughout his life he served as a singer, violist, leading composer, husband and father. Monteverdi died on November 29th, 1643 in Venice. Claudio Monteverdi's love for music began at a young age. Marco Antonio Ingegneri introduced Monteverdi to music. The two of them studied music together for several years. At age 15, Monteverdi composed his first work, a set of three-part motets. Soon after, he