Salamone Rossi

Italian violinist and composer

Salamone Rossi - Italian violinist and composer
Born

August 19th, 1570
454 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in 1570, a prominent violinist and composer during the late Renaissance. Contributed significantly to the development of the violin repertoire and the early string orchestras. Active in the courts of Mantua, composed instrumental music as well as vocal works in Hebrew, showcasing the integration of Jewish themes in classical music. Published a collection of music that set a precedent for future composers.

Published 'Sonate, et partite' in 1607

Composed 'Hashirim Asher L'Shlomo' in 1622

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