Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Composer of sacred choral music
Born
1525
501 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An Italian composer of the Renaissance period, focused on sacred music. Established a style that influenced the development of choral music. Served as the music director at various churches in Italy and educated many students in composition. The body of work includes various masses, motets, and hymns, with a clear focus on polyphonic texture and clarity of text. Contributed to the formulation of the canon of church music and is often associated with the development of the Roman School of composition.
Composed over 100 masses
Notable works include 'Missa Papae Marcelli'
Influenced the style of later sacred music
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