Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (jan 1, 1563 – jul 1, 1583)
Description:
The sixteenth century Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 or 1526-1594) is regarded as one of the greatest Renaissance masters, producing hundreds of sacred vocal works of serene beauty. His music is known for its clarity of line, lovely harmonies, and a joyous rhythmic sense. The "Palestrina Style" is characterized by a sense of perfect balance and equilibrium: a seamless combination of always intelligible words and rich vocal sounds.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1563
jul 1, 1583
~ 20 years