Hans Buchner

German Renaissance composer

Hans Buchner - German Renaissance composer
Born

October 26th, 1483
542 years ago

Died

1538
487 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Born in 1483, this individual was a prominent composer of the German Renaissance period. His works contributed significantly to the choral music of his time. Notable for his expertise in sacred music, he created various motets and masses that were widely performed. His reputation was built upon the innovative use of polyphony, which influenced the development of choral compositions in subsequent years. The compositions remain part of the sacred repertoire in choral traditions.

Composed several notable motets

Advanced polyphonic techniques in sacred music

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