He is best known, however, for developing the first viable opera, composing at least eighteen of them in his lifetime.
His musical works marked the end of the Renaissance period and the beginning of the Baroque. Ordained a priest in 1633, this man created many works that had religious overtones. He is best known, however, for developing the first viable opera, composing at least eighteen of them in his lifetime. For 10 points, identify this Italian composer, known for the opera "Orfeo".
His musical works marked the end of the Renaissance period and the beginning of the Baroque.
Claudio {Monteverdi}