Monteverdi and Baroque Opera

http://members.tripod.com/~dorakmt/music/opera.html

This site contains an on line essay concerning the influence of Monteverde on Baroque Opera.

http://www.hearts-ease.org/cgi-bin/conservatory_index.cgi?ID=20

This general introductory site to the composer includes a biography, timeline, and other interesting resources on the artist.

http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Classroom/7177/framed.html

Another good, brief introductory site on the life and times of this important artist.

1			Where was this artist born and educated?
2			Who were his contemporaries?
3			What were his most important musical pieces?
4			What were his most important musical accomplishments?