Giovanni Francesco Busenello

Giovanni Francesco Busenello was a 17th-century Italian librettist best known for his work on Claudio Monteverdi's opera 'L’incoronazione di Poppea'. His contributions to early opera have had a lasting impact on the genre, and his text for this masterpiece continues to be celebrated in modern performances, including a recent production at Drottningholms Slottsteater.