Tarquinio Merula

Tarquinio Merula
Background information
Born	(1595-11-24)24 November 1595 Busseto, Italy
Died	10 December 1665(1665-12-10) (aged 70) Cremona, Italy
Genres	Baroque
Occupation(s)	Composer, organist, violinist
Instrument(s)	Organ violin
Years active	1616–1665

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.^[1]