Adrian Willaert
Franco-Flemish composer and founder of the Venetian School (1480–1562)
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- Born
- 1490
- Died
- 7 December 1562
- Works
- 8
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- The polyphonic hymns of Adrian Willaert
- Libri ecclesiasticarum cantionum (1553-60) of Tielman Susato
- Musica quatuor vocum (quae vulgo motecta nuncupatur) ... liber primus
- Memento Domine David
- The music of Adrian Willaert
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Willaert in 1527 portrait
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.