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Also known as Adriaan Willaert

Franco-Flemish composer and founder of the Venetian School (1480–1562)

Person · Open Library

Born
1490
Died
7 December 1562
Works
8

Top works

  • 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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Adrian Willaert (c. 1490–7th December 1562) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance and 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. He was probably born at Bruges, although a secondary source has suggested Roulers. According to his student, the renowned late 16th century music theorist Gioseffo Zarlino, Willaert went to Paris first to study l

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rumbeke
Place of death
Venice
Occupation
composer
Position held
chapelmaster
Languages spoken
Dutch
Native language
Dutch
Student of
Jean Mouton
Image
Adrian Willaert.jpg
Work location
Venice
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Adrian Willaert
date of death
1562-12-07
date of birth
1490-00-00
start of work period
1515-00-00
name in native language
Adrian Willaert
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Works in European collections

5 objects attributed to Adrian Willaert, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

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.

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