Arcangelo Corelli
Italian violinist and composer (1653–1713)
Summary
Arcangelo Corelli was an Italian composer, musician, and violinist of the middle Baroque era. His music was key in the development of the modern genres of sonata and concerto, in establishing the preeminence of the violin, and as the first coalescing of modern tonality and functional harmony.
Originally created by CapableCapybara8317
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/* Legacy */ Added Wikipedia link for "George Balanchine."
/* Legacy */ Added mention of the use of Corelli's music in Balanchine's ballet "Square Dance."
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