Simone Verovio
Simone Verovio (* around 1555 in s'Hertogenbosch ; † December 17, 1607 in Rome ) was a Dutch composer , calligrapher , engraver , publisher and editor .
Life
He settled in Rome by 1575 at the latest. In 1586 he introduced copperplate engraving into music notation ; a technique that has survived until the very recent past. Among other things, he published Luzzasco Luzzaschi's Madrigali (1601) and Claudio Merulo's Toccate d'intavolatura (1598, 1604).
literature
- Thomas W. Bridges: Verovio, Simone. In: Grove Music Online (English; subscription required).
- Daniele V. Filippi: Verovio, Simone. In: MGG Online (subscription required).
Web links
- Sheet music and audio files by Simone Verovio in the International Music Score Library Project
- Earliest sheet music engravings in music history - Simone Verovio on the RISM website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Verovio, Simone |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Werrewick, Simon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian composer, calligrapher, engraver, publisher and editor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1555 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | s'Hertogenbosch |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 17, 1607 |
| Place of death | Rome |