Gregorio Allegri

Gregorio Allegri was an Italian composer of the Renaissance, best known for his choral work 'Miserere,' which became one of the most famous pieces of sacred music. Born in 1582, he served as a priest and a composer in the Sistine Chapel, where his music was closely guarded by the Vatican. Allegri's 'Miserere' was composed in the early 17th century and is noted for its ethereal beauty and intricate vocal lines, capturing the spiritual essence of the period.