Claudio Monteverdi

Classical 101

Sending Music to a Sick Friend

Christopher Purdy

I have a close friend living in another state who is dealing with a serious illness.It's not as if I can run over there to take care of his kids, as much…
Classical 101

Composer Claudio Monteverdi Was Born 450 Years Ago

Christopher Purdy

I suppose the reason Claudio Monteverdi is my favorite composer is that I've always enjoyed the combination and the tension of words and music.I'm a…
Classical 101

Monteverdi's Vespers on the Next Classical Showcase

Claudio Montiverdi's Vespers of 1610 will be the next musical offering presented on the "Carnegie Hall Live" series on Classical Showcase Friday evening…