Photo: Hugh Howard (1675-1737) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Any conversation about the Baroque has to make room for Arcangelo Corelli. Born in Fusignano in 1653, he did as much as anyone to push the violin to the center of Western music. His Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 and the twelve violin sonatas of Op. 5 became reference points for Vivaldi and Bach alike, which makes him less a composer than a foundation. I'm drawn to his temperament: he favored balance and flawless craftsmanship over flashy storytelling. That music engineered more than three centuries ago still breathes today is, to me, quietly astonishing and a mark of true greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arcangelo Corelli
- Name (Japanese)
- アルカンジェロ・コレッリ
- Reading
- あるかんじぇろ・これっり
- Born
- February 17, 1653 – January 8, 1713
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Fusignano, Province of Ravenna, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / violist / violinist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Concerti grossi, op. 6 | — | |
| Notable work | Twelve Violin Sonatas, Op.5 | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Arcangelo Corelli born?
February 17, 1653 – January 8, 1713.
Where is Arcangelo Corelli from?
Arcangelo Corelli is from Fusignano, Province of Ravenna, Italy.
What does Arcangelo Corelli do?
Arcangelo Corelli works as composer, violist, violinist.
What is Arcangelo Corelli known for?
Notable works include Concerti grossi, op. 6, Twelve Violin Sonatas, Op.5.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.