Cipriano de Rore

Flemish composer of the Renaissance era

Cipriano de Rore - Flemish composer of the Renaissance era
Born

1515
510 years ago

Died

September 20th, 1565
459 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Belgium

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A prominent Flemish composer and teacher, contributed to the development of secular music during the Renaissance. Worked primarily in the mid-16th century and is recognized for the creation of motets and madrigals. Held a position as a choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Donatian in Bruges and later served in various courts across Europe, including the ducal court of the Farnese family. His compositions displayed innovative harmonic structures, influencing subsequent generations of composers.

Composed the madrigal 'Da le belle contrade'

Served as choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Donatian

Influenced the development of Renaissance music

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