Tarquinio Merula, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tarquinio Merula

Italian composer and organist

Date of Birth: 24-Nov-1595

Place of Birth: Busseto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Date of Death: 10-Dec-1665

Profession: composer, organist, violinist, music pedagogue

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Tarquinio Merula (24 November 1595 – 10 December 1665) was an Italian composer, organist, and violinist of the early Baroque era.
Although mainly active in Cremona, stylistically he was a member of the Venetian school.
He was one of the most progressive Italian composers of the early 17th century, especially in applying newly developed techniques to sacred music.