Adrian Willaert

Venetian School, Composer

1490 – 1562

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Who was Adrian Willaert?

Adrian Willaert was a Netherlandish 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.

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Born
1490
Bruges
Also known as
  • Adrian Willaen
  • Adriaan Willaert
  • Willaert, Adrian
Died
Dec 7, 1562
Venice

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on July 23, 2013

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