Pietro Metastasio was an influential Italian poet and librettist who shaped opera through his prolific works, earning him the title "Father of the Opera Seria."
Richard Wagner was a prominent German composer, theatre director, and conductor whose innovative works in opera, particularly the monumental "Ring Cycle," significantly influenced Western music.
Thomas Middleton was a prominent English playwright and poet, known for his impactful contributions to the Jacobean and Caroline theatre.