Best 5 quotes of Claudio Monteverdi on MyQuotes

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The goods of this world are most dear to me, but much dearer are peace of mind and my own honor.

The modern composer builds his works on the basis of truth.

The modern composer builds upon the foundation of truth.

Orfeo son io, che d'Euridice i passi Seguo per queste tenebrose arene Ove giammai per vom mortal non vassi.