Claudio Monteverdi (May 9; 1567 - NOVEMBER 29 1643); Italian composer of innovation; with his work accompanied the evolution from Renaissance to Baroque music; author of "L'Orfeo"; one of the first operas. Bronze bust of the Maestro Mario Coppetti century old Cremona (10 November 1913); which opened June 19; 2013 in the Public Gardens; Pope John Paul II; located in Piazza Roma in Cremona. Photography by Elena Piccini; Italy in November 2016