Original sentence: Claudio Monteverdi (May 15, 1567 (baptized) – November 29, 1643) was an Italian composer, gambist, and singer.He was fortunate enough to enjoy fame during his lifetime.He wrote the earliest dramatically viable opera, Orfeo, which is still regularly staged today.His work marks the transition from Renaissance to Baroque music, and during his long life he produced works that can be classified in both categories.Monteverdi has been regarded as a revolutionary who brought about change in musical style
Edited sentence: Claudio Monteverdi (May 15, 1567 (baptised) – November 29, 1643) was an Italian composer, violist, and singer.During his long life he produced work that can be classified in both categories, and he was one of the most significant revolutionaries that brought about the change in style.His work marks the transition from Renaissance to Baroque music.Monteverdi wrote the earliest dramatically viable opera, Orfeo, and was fortunate enough to enjoy fame during his lifetime