Corelli

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) was an influential Italian composer and violinist of the Baroque era. He is renowned for developing and popularizing instrumental forms like the concerto grosso and sonata, which organized music into individual movements with contrasting moods. Corelli’s elegant, expressive style emphasized clarity, balance, and technical mastery, laying the groundwork for later composers such as Vivaldi and Bach. His compositions helped elevate the violin as a solo instrument and significantly shaped the development of Western classical music during his time.