jan 1, 1574 - Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina dies.
Description:
Though Giovanni was a composer of sacred music during the Renaissance Era, today he is known for keeping polyphony within the church. His compositions frequently altered between polyphony and homophony, which can be seen in his composition, "Missa Papae Marcelli."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1574
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~ 452 years ago