Happy virthday to two classical musicians from the Baroque era born in May. Both wrote operas, sacred and secular music. Alessandro Scarlatti (born May 2,1660 – died Oct. 22, 1725) wrote over 500 sonatas for harpsichord. Claudio Monteverdi (baptized on May 15, 1567 – died Nov. 29, 1643) is considered the father of operas in the Baroque style.