The First Great Composer?
"The Refuge" for August 27, 2024
A Pioneer
On this date in 1521, the French composer Josquin des Prez died at his home near the French-Belgian border. His influence as a composer was as pervasive as any in the history of Western Art Music. Although he enjoyed a 50-year career, it's unknown how old he was when he died. Josquin's great accomplishment was his skillful synthesis of the majo…
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