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Adrian Willaert

Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer of High Renaissance music. Mainly active in Italy, he was the founder of the Venetian School. He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Flanders, Belgium
Born
1490
Died
December 7th, 1562
Genres
Labels
Naxos
Hyperion
Stradivarius
OehmsClassics
Ricercar
Last updated: November 2nd, 2023

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