Clément Janequin (jan 1, 1485 – jan 1, 1558)
Description:
a French composer of the Renaissance. He was one of the most famous composers of popular chansons of the entire Renaissance, and along with Claudin de Sermisy, was hugely influential in the development of the Parisian chanson, especially the programmatic type. The wide spread of his fame was made possible by the concurrent development of music printing.A famous composer of Parisian chanson was Clement Janequin.
1. Attaignant also published his works, which became influential all over Europe.
2. Several of his chansons are large works and vividly recall acts of war in the music.
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Date:
jan 1, 1485
jan 1, 1558
~ 73 years