Bernardo Pisano

Italian priest and composer of sacred music

Bernardo Pisano - Italian priest and composer of sacred music
Born

October 12th, 1490
534 years ago

Died

January 23rd, 1548
477 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Served as a priest and made significant contributions to sacred music during the Renaissance. Composed several motets and served as a music teacher, influencing the musical landscape of the time. His works were performed in various religious settings, highlighting the fusion of liturgical text and melody. Held a prominent position within the ecclesiastical community as a scholar and a composer, contributing to both music and formal education.

Composed numerous motets

Influenced sacred music education

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