Francesco de Layolle
Italian organist and composer
Born
March 4th, 1492
533 years ago
Died
1540
485 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Born in 1492, a prolific organist and composer, contributed significantly to Renaissance music. Served as an organist in various chapels and composed liturgical music. His works included masses, motets, and organ pieces that reflected the intricate harmonic and polyphonic styles of the period. Influenced other musicians of his time and remains a notable figure in the history of organ music.
Composed various liturgical pieces
Served as organist in notable chapels
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