Arcangelo Corelli ( b. Fusignano , Imola , 17 Feb. 1653 ; d. Rome , 8 Jan. 1713 ) was an Italian violinist and composer . He composed some of the most important Italian music of the Baroque period . Arcangelo Corelli ( 17 February 1653 -- 8 January 1713 ) was an Italian violinist and composer of Baroque music .