Hans Buchner
German Renaissance composer
Born
October 26th, 1483
541 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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